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Aaron Mandzak

Aaron Mandzak, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships

  • CBT
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused

About Aaron

Aaron Mandzak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including concerns tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, and attachment issues.

Aaron draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting. Sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people identify small steps that can change how they handle day-to-day pressures.

He has experience supporting people dealing with communication problems, codependency, and the fallout from divorce and separation. He also works with clients navigating chronic pain, illness, disability, and issues related to substance use. Aaron’s background includes military service, which informs his understanding of transition and identity questions for some clients.

In sessions he encourages straightforward reflection about thoughts and behavior. He uses narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult stories from their past. He also applies solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and track progress between meetings.

People seeking help with guilt or shame related to relationships, family history, or personal choices may find his combination of approaches useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match your situation.

How Aaron’s approaches translate to online sessions

Aaron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy in ways that work well in remote sessions. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors to reduce unhelpful patterns, which can be practiced between meetings. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and revise the stories they carry, useful when reviewing past events and their meaning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Aaron will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those priorities. He checks in and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and what is not.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and can fit into busy days by reducing travel time and allowing brief check-ins when needed. Some clients find remote sessions let them focus on practical steps and home‑life changes between meetings, while others prefer longer discussions. Discuss format and timing when you set up the first session to find what works for your routine.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

Aaron works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists related topics like abandonment, attachment issues, and substance use.

How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?

He uses narrative techniques to reframe personal stories and CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts. Solution-focused steps are used to set manageable goals for change.

What is his professional background?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of professional experience and military service in his background.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an LPC credential in Texas and practices with that licensure noted.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He accepts international clients, so inquire about cross-border details when arranging sessions.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the rate for your region before scheduling.

How do I get started with him?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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