Therapist profile
Wilfred Manyango, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting concerns
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- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Wilfred
Wilfred Manyango is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience and more than a decade as an academic and success coach. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and family-related issues. He also lists work on intimacy, anger, career challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Manyango draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques to address specific problems. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when people are weighing change or struggling to find direction.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens to what matters most and helps people set small, practical steps to test out new ways of handling problems. For parents and adults dealing with family strain, he focuses on communication, boundary setting, and coping strategies that fit daily life.
He has experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including those affected by domestic violence, migration stress, and crises from human-caused or natural disasters. He also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, forgiveness, and fatherhood concerns.
Besides counseling, he brings an educational and career coaching background to sessions, which can help people facing academic or workplace decisions. To start, he asks about immediate concerns, what has or hasn’t helped, and what practical next steps would look like.
How sessions work
How his approaches guide online sessions
Wilfred commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see if they help. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-based relationship where the person sets the pace and priorities.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people are unsure about change. That approach uses focused conversation to clarify goals and strengths and to build commitment to practical steps. Choosing which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets therapists and clients practice communication skills that apply directly to everyday interactions at home or work.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting problems does he address?
He lists family problems, parenting, fatherhood issues, communication problems, and divorce or separation among his focus areas. He helps adults work through those household stresses.
How would he approach anxiety or depression?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered conversations to identify thoughts and behaviors to work on. Sessions include practical steps people can try between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is an LPC with six years of clinical counseling experience and over ten years as an academic and success coach.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, United States.
Can he meet with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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