Aaron Yantko, MA, LPCC, Therapist in North Olmsted, Ohio

Aaron has experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma while also supporting individuals facing concerns such as ADHD, grief, school avoidance, substance use issues, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. He provides individual, family, group, and intensive outpatient therapy services, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs. Aaron incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help patients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create lasting change. He also offers support for a broad range of additional mental health concerns.

Aaron is particularly passionate about helping individuals discover and build upon their existing strengths. He believes that meaningful growth happens when people learn to understand themselves more fully, develop self-awareness, and move toward lives that align with their values. His therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, personal growth, and helping patients create sustainable strategies for long-term well-being.

Known for his thoughtful and curious approach, Aaron strives to create a space where patients feel heard, respected, and encouraged throughout the therapeutic process. He values collaboration and works alongside patients to identify goals that support both emotional health and day-to-day functioning.

Aaron earned his education from John Carroll University. Outside of clinical work, he enjoys aromatherapy and candle-making, exploring existential psychology, tabletop role-playing games, animal companionship, personality testing, and learning new approaches to personal growth and self-improvement. These interests reflect his ongoing curiosity about human behavior and the many ways people can cultivate fulfillment and resilience.