Therapist profile
Edmore Mangena, LPC
Alaska
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alaska / PCOP916
- NPI1629291422
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlaska
About
- Stress management
- Anger support
- Addiction help
About Edmore
Edmore Mangena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with 16 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship strains, parenting stress, anger, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage feelings and daily challenges.
He helps people talk through what is happening and identifies patterns that keep problems repeating. Conversations are direct and plain. The aim is clearer thinking and more useful habits, not quick fixes.
Mangena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, substance use, panic, and mood concerns. He supports people coping with loss, divorce, domestic violence, and disaster-related stress. His work also includes issues like shame, isolation, and finding purpose after major life changes.
In sessions he pays attention to immediate coping tools as well as longer-term adjustments. That can mean learning breath and grounding practices, shifting thought patterns, or building healthier routines. He also helps clients plan next steps for relationships, parenting pressures, or work stress.
People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer ways to notice triggers and respond differently. He invites honest talk about setbacks and keeps the focus on concrete skills and decisions that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Edmore uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, and anger. Practical exercises help people reframe thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life.He also uses skills-based methods that teach clear coping tools for panic, cravings, and overwhelming emotion. These techniques include short grounding or breathing practices and step-by-step plans for handling triggers and urges. For trauma-related concerns, treatment often includes stabilizing strategies to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and routine.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting it based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit work and family life because they remove travel time and allow scheduling around busy days. Phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and role play. Online work aims to make therapy practical and easier to include in everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and parenting issues, anger, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and straightforward, focused on skills and clearer thinking rather than vague talk. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try workable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience as an LPC in Alaska.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Alaska and practices there.
In which language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.