Poythress Mitchell

Poythress Mitchell is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Virginia with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. Poythress has worked across a range of settings, including residential programs, case management, outpatient services, in-home care, and addiction treatment, and has supported clients through many clinical situations.

Poythress approaches counseling by combining extensive experience and clinical knowledge with clear, focused concern for each person’s well-being. Sessions are conducted in a compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental manner, with attention to creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports meaningful change.

Services include evaluation of mental stressors and substance use concerns, collaborative identification of issues and goal setting, instruction in coping strategies for stress management, development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, and ongoing guidance and support for individuals and families. Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, depression, concerns facing LGBT clients, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Poythress holds a Master of Arts from Norfolk State University and has completed specialized training and certifications in substance use and behavioral health. These credentials include certification as a substance abuse counselor, advanced alcohol and drug counseling certification, board-level certification in human services practice, and coursework in contemporary couple and family systems theory. Poythress is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Virginia and draws on this training and long experience to help clients pursue healing and greater wholeness.