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Aaron Mandzak

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Aaron Mandzak, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anxiety

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Where Aaron stands

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 81638
NPI
1184562449
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

About

  • CBT methods
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused work

About Aaron

Aaron Mandzak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Aaron also addresses codependency and related issues that show up when someone keeps putting others first at their own expense.

Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problem stories and rewrite how they see their role in relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals and track progress.

Aaron draws on his background as an Army veteran when clients want someone who understands structure, transition, and the strain of big life shifts. He aims to help people notice patterns such as people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or losing a sense of self in relationships, and then work toward concrete changes.

In sessions he keeps language plain and direct. Conversations typically include goal-setting, practical exercises, and checking what actually works day to day. He encourages practice between sessions so new habits build steadily.

People who are thinking about therapy can expect a straightforward approach that mixes thinking-focused tools with brief solution work. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Aaron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practice different responses. CBT sessions often include brief exercises and homework that are easy to carry out between online meetings.

Narrative Therapy is used to help people separate themselves from unhelpful storylines and find alternative ways to describe their relationships and choices. This can be done through conversation and short writing or reflection tasks between sessions.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set specific, measurable goals and check progress in straightforward steps. That style keeps sessions focused and practical, which many people find useful when juggling work and family demands.

Deciding which mix of approaches fits best is part of the first few sessions. The therapist and client work together to pick methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can be revisited as therapy continues.

The profile does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday responsibilities.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Codependency and communication issues are also listed areas of focus.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to combine thought work, storytelling, and goal-focused steps. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small changes.

How much experience does he have?

Aaron has three years of professional counseling experience and notes service as an Army veteran as part of his background.

What credential and region does he work under?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices under that credential.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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