About Aaron
Aaron Duckworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma. He has ten years of experience helping people who are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those coping with addiction, trauma, depression, or intrusive thoughts. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier in daily life.
Aaron often starts by building a clear, respectful working relationship. He listens for what matters most to each person and avoids judgment while people decide what to change.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward tools aimed at managing symptoms and reducing distress so clients can take back control of their routines. His work draws on several therapy approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit a person's goals.
These methods are used to address anxiety, obsessive thoughts, relapse triggers, and coping during life transitions. Aaron has practiced with people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, as well as veterans and those dealing with grief or relationship strain. He keeps his caseload small to give focused attention and to help people move toward the changes they want.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills you can try between meetings. He aims to help people reduce worry, manage urges, and build routines that support longer-term recovery and emotional balance.
How therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior, then choose actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, obsessive thoughts, or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and improve concentration when anxiety or cravings rise.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That teamwork makes it easier to match techniques like ACT, CBT, or mindfulness to a person’s daily life and priorities.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face discussion and working through exercises together. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, practice new skills, and get timely support during moments of stress. These options provide flexibility so people can fit therapy into work, family routines, or recovery plans.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family problems
- Grief
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English
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