Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 22 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions and 9 more.
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Hi, I’m Mimi, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, experiencing stress or anxiety, or simply seeking a space to better understand yourself, I’m here to support you. Over the past four years, I’ve provided therapy in outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment, higher education, and private practice settings. These experiences have allowed me to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a range of life experiences. I especially enjoy working with adolescents, college students, and young to middle-aged adults. I’m also passionate about providing culturally responsive, affirming care to individuals within the BIPOC community. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience emotional wellness, personal growth, and greater clarity. Healing is a journey that takes time, support, and self-reflection. At Ponder and Process™ Counseling Services, LLC, I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore challenges, process life experiences, gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change. When I’m not working with clients, I enjoy reading, spending time with family, and taking long walks with my dog. These activities help me stay grounded and present—qualities I strive to bring into each therapy session. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self and know that you will be met with compassion, respect, and understanding.
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, so I want your first session to feel comfortable and approachable. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. We’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what led you to seek support. I’ll invite you to share what has been happening in your life, what feels most important right now, and what you would like to be different. We may also talk about your relationships, daily life, past experiences, strengths, and the ways you’ve been coping. Most importantly, this is a space for you. We’ll work together to identify where you’d like to begin and what you hope to get from therapy. My role is not to judge or tell you how to live your life, but to listen, offer perspective, and help you better understand yourself so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
My approach to therapy is centered on you. I believe meaningful change happens through a collaborative process where your experiences, values, strengths, and goals guide the work we do together. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to offer support, perspective, and practical tools to help you navigate challenges and move toward the life you want to create. I strive to create a space where you can show up authentically—one that feels warm, supportive, and free of judgment. Clients often describe me as approachable, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I’ll meet you where you are with compassion and understanding while also gently challenging and encouraging you when it can support your growth. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, strengths, experiences, and goals.
I work best with teens (16+) and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or major life transitions—such as starting college, career changes, relationship shifts, or identity development. You might be someone who: * Overthinks and feels anxious in social or performance situations * Experiences persistent sadness, low motivation, or mood swings * Feels pressure to meet expectations from family, school, or work * Struggles with peer relationships or setting healthy boundaries * Is navigating cultural identity, racial stress, or the unique experiences of being a person of color * Wants healthier coping skills but isn’t sure where to start I am especially passionate about supporting people of color and individuals navigating spaces where they may feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Together, we create a space where your experiences are validated and your cultural background is respected and centered—not explained away. My clients are often insightful and self-aware but may feel emotionally exhausted. They are ready for change, even if they’re unsure what that change looks like yet. In our work together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening coping strategies, improving relationships, and helping you feel more grounded and confident in your daily life. If you’re 16 or older and looking for a supportive, culturally responsive space to process, heal, and grow, we may be a great fit.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Tufts Health/Cigna
We are often our own worst critics. There are also times when we think the worst about situations. These thoughts can lead to behavioral struggles, including isolation and avoidance. I use CBT practices to help clients recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.
Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event, such as a terrible accident or loss of a loved one; or you've experienced ongoing trauma, including adverse childhood experiences, abuse, or racial trauma. I am here to help you identify the mind and body responses that contribute to emotional disregulation, and learn ways to regulate and stabilize your mood.
Trials and tribulations are a part of life. It would be great if we could avoid them, but we can't. I use ACT to help clients acknowledge and accept their struggles while focusing on what they can control and pursuing actionable steps to progress through difficulties.
What would you like to see happen in this situation? That's the goal of Solution Focused techniques. I help clients set goals that work towards what they would like to accomplish. Will things go exactly as planned, maybe... maybe not, but there's always room to set new goals and continue moving forward.
I have extensive experience and thoroughly enjoy working with individuals from underrepresented races, ethnicites, and cultural experiences. I use my knowledge of the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) as a means to promote emotional processing and self-discovery. This happens by acknowledging how past and present biases contribute to the clients thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
1 rating with written reviews
August 5, 2026
Mimi Duncan was the easiest person to speak with. She demonstrated a genuine sense of humor while maintaining a professional, calm energy throughout our session. She is an excellent listener who is also solution oriented, which made our conversation feel productive and comfortable. I appreciated her personable approach and would highly recommend her.