Annella Dixon
27+ years experience

Annella Dixon

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

27+ years experience
Muncie, IN, United States
Accepting clients

About

Mental health therapy helps with anxiety by providing tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, reducing both psychological and physical symptoms. Through techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individuals learn to manage triggers, develop coping skills, and gradually face fears, typically seeing improvement within 12-16 weeks. Talk therapy helps with depression by providing a safe, confidential space to discuss emotions, behaviors, and experiences with a professional to identify and change negative thought patterns. Talk Therapy People may wish to discuss themselves in general, exploring their past experiences to gain a better understanding of their thoughts and behavior problems. One of the primary goals of counseling is to address problems that overwhelm a person. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not a weakness. If you have been going through a lot lately, I invite you to contact me to discuss whether the things you are struggling with are things a therapist could help with.

"CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is problem-oriented. It focuses on working through current problems and finding solutions. Unlike psychoanalysis, for example, iy doesn't mainly deal with the past. The most important thing is helping people help themselves. CBT helps the client examine how thoughts affect emotions and how emotions affect behavior."

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

ADHDAnxietyDepression
Elderly Persons DisordersThinking Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Compassion Focused
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Annella Dixon · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Ball State University, BS in , Graduated 1969

Additional Credentials

Membership from Ball State University

1999

Location

Primary Office

Muncie, IN, 47304

United States

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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is problem-oriented. It focuses on working through current problems and finding solutions. Unlike psychoanalysis, for example, iy doesn't mainly deal with the past. The most important thing is helping people help themselves. CBT helps the client examine how thoughts affect emotions and how emotions affect behavior.

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