Araby Boykin , LCMHC

Araby Boykin approaches therapy with a focus on helping adults move through life events that disrupt a sense of peace or joy. She works with each person to identify and build on their unique strengths, guiding practical steps toward greater functioning and wellbeing. Her practice includes experience with mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and she draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to individual needs.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address patterns of thinking and behavior, incorporates Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) to highlight practical solutions, and brings Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices into sessions to support lasting change. These combined modalities allow her to adapt interventions to concerns such as mood regulation, trauma responses, and coping with life transitions.

Araby holds an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and she is nationally board certified and a member of the American Counseling Association. Her work emphasizes collaboration, respect for each client’s strengths, and a steady focus on realistic goals and achievable steps toward recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by helping clients develop practical skills to change how they think and act.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be particularly helpful for intense mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship challenges by teaching concrete coping strategies and skills for managing strong emotions.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness practices, which can support stress reduction and grounding during times of overwhelm. These approaches are introduced in ways that suit each person’s pace and preferences.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Araby will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and make it easier to maintain regular contact. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapy, teach skills, and support ongoing change in ways that align with a client’s routine and comfort.