Annella Dixon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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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Annella Dixon · Verified May 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Ball State University, BS in , Graduated 1969
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Membership from Ball State University
1999
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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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