Aaron Mink
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Supervised by Claudia Thompson, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Aaron Mink, LMFT-Associate, is a relationship and sex therapist who sees couples and individuals experiencing issues related to sexual dysfunction/dissatisfaction, infidelity, pornography use, addiction, ethical non-monogamy, kink, and religious shame/trauma. Aaron practices sex-positive, kink-allied, gender- and sexuality-affirming therapy.
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Aaron brings his knowledge of and passion for relationships into his counseling. Aaron works with couples who are stuck in patterns of conflict and frustration. Aaron helps his couples learn and implement healthier communication strategies, move through difficult feelings and experiences, and foster lasting connectivity and trust in their relationships.
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Aaron is passionate about mens’ mental health. Aaron works often with individual male-presenting clients, particularly around issues related to sexuality, sexual dissatisfaction, pornography use, gender, stress, and life transitions. Aaron recognizes the pressures that men often perceive about their emotions, bodies and experiences. Through empathy and acceptance, Aaron helps his clients discover compassionate relationships with themselves.
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Aaron started his career working with addiction in Intensive Outpatient Programs. Aaron lends a compassionate ear to his clients struggling with addiction, and meets them where they are in their journey. Aaron also works with relationships in which one or multiple members are struggling with substance use. By fostering open dialogue and mutual empathy, Aaron gives his clients a space to have difficult conversations, and regain trust and vulnerability in their relationships.
Approach to Counseling
The pillars of Aaron’s practice are collaboration, authenticity, and trust. Aaron is a direct and compassionate therapist. He aligns with and holds space for his clients to help them explore their behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns. Aaron likes to use humor, empathetic listening and observation to connect with his clients. Aaron often uses somatic techniques in session as well, in order to promote a holistic understanding of emotion that includes our physical experience. Additionally, Aaron’s clients can expect to learn practical coping skills, communication scripts, and mindfulness tools that can be practiced outside of sessions.
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Aaron’s therapy style draws from a number of theories, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic therapy, Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Aaron believes emotions are vital to therapeutic growth and healing. By developing a deeper understanding of our emotions and the emotions of those who are important to us, we are able to have deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
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Aaron knows that starting therapy can be a frustrating and scary experience, and he congratulates you for taking steps towards healing. Aaron understands that trust and safety are paramount to your growth, and he works to genuinely connect with his clients through empathy, authenticity and understanding.
Education
Aaron is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
Additionally, Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
Therapy Fees and Availability
Aaron works with couples and individuals.
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50-minute session: $125
80-minute session: $200
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Available for sessions in our office or online
Evening and weekend sessions available
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***Accepting new clients***