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Online therapist

Aaron King

Straightforward counseling with practical tools

Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Aaron

Aaron King is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of counseling experience. He practices in Louisiana and brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions. He focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns.

Parents reading this will find practical support for parenting stress and family problems. Aaron also addresses addiction, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and the strain caregivers feel when supporting a sick loved one.

Background and approach

He works with issues like anger, low self-esteem, and feeling isolated. His style leans toward client-centered care, which means he listens first and follows the person's lead. He combines that with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when needed.

That mix lets him offer both understanding and concrete skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions. Aaron aims to build a trusting connection where people can talk openly about what worries them. Together he and the client create a simple plan with clear goals and steps to try between sessions.

His approach is collaborative and practical, focused on what will help day to day. Sessions are offered in English and can include live conversation or text-based exchanges. He accepts international clients and uses several online formats to make therapy accessible for busy schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Aaron often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings; it helps when someone needs a compassionate space to talk. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Over time they may try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, talk through problems, and track progress in a way that fits each person's schedule and comfort level.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aaron commonly address?
Aaron works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also focuses on caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, codependency, and other related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He leans toward a client-centered approach, listening carefully and following the client's lead. He adds cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques when concrete skills are helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience in the counseling field working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential LPC, licensed in Louisiana with license number LA LPC 5190.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.
How is payment or cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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