Aaron Mandzak, LPC

Aaron Mandzak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He has three years of clinical experience and brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, depression, and big life transitions.

Aaron focuses on practical, usable strategies. He listens for what is causing everyday problems and helps clients try out small changes that can make life easier. He uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test different ways of behaving.

He also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That can help when past experiences or identity issues get in the way of moving forward. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of his work too, which means sessions often emphasize clear goals and small steps to reach them.

Aaron has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. These include abandonment and attachment questions, adoption and foster care topics, communication struggles, co-occurring conditions, chronic illness and pain, substance concerns, and challenges related to kink and alternative sex cultures.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled to match availability.

How cognitive and solution-focused work online

Aaron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thinking patterns that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include clear steps to practice between meetings, which translates well to video or phone sessions for real-life follow-through.

Narrative Therapy is also part of his approach and focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. Online work allows clients to bring examples from daily life in real time and try small narrative shifts with the therapist's guidance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they like to work. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching skills that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief check-ins, homework support, or when shorter contact fits better into a busy day. These options give flexibility to match scheduling, comfort, and practical needs.