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Aaron Mandzak

Aaron Mandzak, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Young adult issues and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and narrative
  • Life change coping

About Aaron

Aaron Mandzak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Aaron also lists focused experience with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, and issues connected to addiction and chronic illness.

Aaron uses straightforward conversations and practical tools to help people identify what feels stuck. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to break down problems into clearer parts and try small changes. Sessions tend to be direct and goal-oriented while still allowing time to reflect on feelings and personal history.

People often come for help with transitions like leaving home, starting work, or finishing school. Aaron helps clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior, test new ways of responding, and track progress over time. He also addresses communication issues and relationship strain in one-on-one work.

His background includes military service in the Army, which shapes his practical approach to problem solving and structure in sessions. Aaron speaks English and accepts clients who live outside the United States as well as those in Texas.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Aaron aims to keep sessions focused and relevant to the concerns clients bring in.

How Aaron uses CBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused work online

Aaron draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, short experiments to test new ways of thinking, and clear steps to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problem by examining the stories they tell about their lives. This approach can be useful for identity questions, relationship patterns, and recovering a sense of agency after difficult experiences.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-directed. It focuses on what is already working, setting small achievable goals, and building momentum through repeated small changes. This can suit people who want concrete steps for the next week or month.

Figuring out the best approach is a shared task. Aaron will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. From there he suggests methods and adjusts as therapy progresses so the work stays practical and collaborative.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many licensed professionals use online work to keep therapy consistent with everyday life and responsibilities.

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 concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists additional focus areas like attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and substance-related concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is practical and conversational, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try small changes. Sessions combine skills practice with reflection on patterns and stories in your life.

How much experience does he have?

Aaron has three years of professional counseling experience. His background includes service in the Army, which informs a structured, problem-solving style.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. His practice listing shows Texas as the stated location.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats does he offer?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on where the client is located.

How do I start working with him?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and matching process.

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