Aaron Slinker, LPCC, Therapist in Plymouth, Minnesota

Aaron Slinker, LPCC, helps adults throughout Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy for adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, as well as a range of other mental health needs. Aaron works collaboratively with each client to create a personalized treatment approach that promotes resilience, emotional well-being, and meaningful progress. His goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build healthy coping strategies, and move toward lasting change. Aaron is particularly passionate about helping individuals facing alcohol and drug use issues. He understands that substance use challenges often intersect with emotional pain, stress, relationship difficulties, and mental health concerns. Through a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, he helps clients explore the underlying factors contributing to substance use while developing practical tools for recovery, self-awareness, and long-term wellness. He also has experience supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, eating disorders, PTSD and trauma, and other behavioral health concerns. His therapeutic style is grounded in evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Aaron focuses on helping clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop effective coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want to live. He believes therapy is most effective when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the treatment process. Outside of his clinical work, Aaron enjoys reading, practicing yoga, taking walks with his dog, bouldering, and playing pickleball. These interests reinforce his appreciation for balance, personal growth, and overall wellness.