Aaron Slinker, MS, LPCC, Therapist in Plymouth, Minnesota

Maybe anxiety has been running the show, or you’re stuck in patterns around food, substances, relationships, or self-worth that you can’t seem to shake. Maybe you understand the why, but still feel like you’re fighting with yourself.

Therapy with me is a place to slow down, get curious about what’s happening beneath the surface, and feel more at home in yourself. We’ll make space for the parts of you that worry, overthink, shut down, people please, or overextend and explore what they may be trying to protect.

I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in residential treatment, where I worked with people navigating mental health and substance use challenges. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating concerns, substance use, and identity concerns. I also offer an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients.

My approach blends talk therapy with body based work. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and am currently training in Somatic Experiencing. We’ll explore your patterns from a place of nonjudgement, make room for difficult emotions, and pay attention to what your body and nervous system may be communicating.

My style is warm, curious, often humorous and grounded in cultural humility. I believe therapy can be meaningful without always feeling heavy. I’ll ask questions, gently challenge old patterns, and work collaboratively with you at a pace that respects where you are.