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I am a licensed therapist in Illinois with over twenty five years of experience. I have worked with most client populations including adults, women, teens, elderly and the disabled. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, vocational or financial concerns, anger issues, survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as relationship issues.
My focus will be listening to your concerns and providing you warm acceptance that you need as you address your concerns during therapy. My therapeutic approach includes a combination of cognitive therapy and client centered with solution focused interventions.
I use humor with therapy as appropriate and am naturally curious about others as well as learning more about folks, I look forward to working with you as your treatment teammate!
Professional experience
26yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Aaron Vanman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Such a pleasure to speak with
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Awesome!
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
He let's you talk and listens to what you have to say. Very polite.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
He's the best. He truly listens to his clients and truly is understanding and wants the best for them
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Aaron is an empathetic and supportive therapist. He listens to your concerns and areas you want to work on and guides you with patience and kindness using your writings and items shared with him to give you the best support possible. I highly recommend.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Great
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great therapist, very easy to communicate with Aaron.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Aaron is the first therapist I have ever had in my lifetime and he has helped me overcome a lot of my issues. He validates my feelings and emotions to my situations and has helped me exercise how to move forward and be a better version of myself. Aaron is very personable and easy to get along with. Working in retail, I don't have to stress about when my next session will be because he offers a variety of times to choose from that suits my needs and schedule. I wish I had known about Aaron and Better Help sooner because it is great having a platform such as this to communicate with your therapist the way Better Help is set much. Definitely recommend therapist AND Better Help!
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Aaron is awesome! I am constantly telling my friends and family how great he is! I’ve had a few other therapists on Better Help, but didn’t connect well with them, Aaron is definitely the best therapist for me!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Aaron for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
If you're looking for a therapist that's easy to talk to, Aaron is your guy! He is very accommodating with your availability, will make you feel heard, and is very kind. I don't have a lot of experience with therapy in person, but Aaron has made the virtual experience feel just as adequate if not better due to the ability to talk from the comfort of your own home.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Been working with Aaron for a while- he is simply amazing! He listens to me and talks about other things rather than just my trauma and depression. This makes me feel uplifted and grateful for the things I have in my life. If I had one critique it would be he talks A LOT which I also talk a lot so sometimes it’s hard for one of us to get a word out. But he is fantastic and caring. Would definitely recommend him to a friend!
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Hey is very quick to respond to messages and has been extremely supportive during a very scary time. I appreciate everything he has been doing with me and look forward to working with him for the foreseeable future
Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Aaron has always made me comfortable from the start. I had never gone through therapy prior to meeting with him and from the very first session we had, I felt heard and respected. He is great at keeping conversations going while also letting you take the lead and making sure that he keeps the energy fluid throughout the sessions. Aaron has been a great therapist so far and I am grateful that my introduction to mental health care was with somebody so caring and empathetic. Thank you for doing what you do, Aaron!
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So excited to have Aaron in my corner!! He has been a great resource and am enjoying our meetings. Aaron does a great job in listening but also leading the conversation with meaningful questions.
I really enjoy that he has used worksheets, and messages to check in throughout the week along with the weekly video calls!
I would highly recommend Aaron to anyone!! Fantastic counselor!
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is very helpful
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I started working with Aaron a few months ago and so far it’s been incredibly productive. He’s so supportive, he is very gentle and patient, And understands all my therapy requirements and provides me with guidance and support. He has truly helped me empower myself with the right tools, and the right support. As someone dealing with severe anxiety and a bunch of other serious problems, working with Aaron has been incredibly rewarding and I believe I have grown a lot!
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Aaron is great. He has an immediately caring and compassionate demeanor and helped make it feel easier for me to open up about my problems. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Aaron is excellent. I spent months trying to get a male therapist at better help to no avail and while I had decent therapists for a couple months at a time couldn't find a solution based therapist to directly address problems. The one I did find got too busy so Aaron was my first match after.
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I only received therapy as a kid and even then, barely remember much from it. Aaron was able to take me in as I was getting married, starting a new job, then losing that job and how to navigate all the ups and downs. He's very down to earth and sticks to the books when you need tips. His worksheets help you feel validated while also giving strategy to make the next go around better. His conversations challenge you but make you feel good at the end with the right mix of light hearted and serious conversation.
Technical wise, Aaron is always close to the mic, speaks clearly, and has a clean and stable video picture at all times. The one time it was storming like crazy out and his power went out, he was even able to save the session by using his phone's hot spot. I've experienced a lot of technical difficulties before and Aaron is easily the most on it with video calls.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
He’s very kind. Makes me feel like I’m not as crazy as everyone says I am
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Aaron is wonderful. He makes it easy to open up and very supportive. His knowledge and understanding has provided great resources and recommendations between appointments. It will take one day at a time but each day is a bit better. The kindest part is he follows up and checks on you which shows his concern. Aaron has truly been a blessing and cares. Thanks BetterHelp and Aaron!
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Aaron is a great listener and conversationalist. We connected well immediately and I felt heard, validated and understood.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Aaron Vanman is a great listener, but more than that he understands me and offers some great help as well.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Aaron Vanman is an accomplished counselor who makes one feel at ease while sharing our problems and never forces any conversation. He is genial and understanding. And also, respects me as a client.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Aaron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and eating disorders
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