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About Pen Mims
Pen Mims, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor is a Black counselor practicing in Seattle, WA. Pen offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Therapy (LPC/LPCC)
Black LPCs/LPCCs: licensed professional counselors for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Often the most affordable entry to quality therapy.
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs, also LPCCs in some states) are master's-level mental-health clinicians. They provide individual and group therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, identity work, and many trauma modalities. For Black clients, LPCs often offer shorter wait times and broader insurance acceptance than psychologists or psychiatrists. A 2023 NAMI report found counselor wait times were 60 percent shorter on average.
Common reasons to see an LPC
- Depression and anxiety
- Life transitions: career change, moves, relationships
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem, identity, and boundary work
- Workplace stress, imposter syndrome
- ADHD coaching and strategies
Advocacy prompts
- What modalities are you trained in: CBT, ACT, IFS?
- How do you integrate cultural context, race, and identity?
- How often do you check in on progress and revise the plan?
Frequently asked questions
Is Pen Mims accepting new patients?
Yes, Pen Mims is accepting new patients.
Where is Pen Mims's practice located?
Pen Mims practices at Seattle, WA.
Does Pen Mims offer telehealth?
Pen Mims sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Therapy (LPC/LPCC) treat?
Black LPCs/LPCCs: licensed professional counselors for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Often the most affordable entry to quality therapy.
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Seattle, WA
Maya Nelson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Spokane, WA
Shaquille Sinclair, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Seattle, WA
Articles about Therapy (LPC/LPCC)
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