02/20/2026
Please join us in warmly welcoming **Mikayla Piwonka, MA, LPC-Associate** to Wellspring of Life Counseling!
Mikayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate under the supervision of **Dr. Christina Villarreal-Davis, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, RST-C/T, NCC** and **Adam Campos, MA, LPC-S**. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Edward’s University in December 2025.
Mikayla brings experience from an inpatient treatment setting, where she had the privilege of walking alongside individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. This work strengthened her belief that people are always doing the best they can with the resources available to them and deepened her respect for the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in **Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)** and **Existential frameworks**, supporting clients in strengthening self-worth, building autonomy, increasing awareness of choice, and cultivating greater congruence within themselves and their relationships. Mikayla views therapy as a collaborative process centered on empowerment and growth.
When working with children, Mikayla utilizes a **Child-Centered Play Therapy** approach to create a warm, accepting space where children feel free to explore and express themselves without judgment. She is currently pursuing her **Registered Play Therapist (RPT)** credential and receives play therapy supervision from Dr. Christina Villarreal-Davis.
Outside of the therapy room, Mikayla enjoys spending time with her cats, reading, baking, being outdoors, and connecting with loved ones.
We are so excited to have her as part of our team! 💙
