Edmore Mangena, LPC

Therapist in Alaska

Calm, practical support for steady change

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16 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

16 years experience
Alaska based LPC
Self esteem focus

About Edmore

Edmore Mangena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with 16 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and self esteem concerns. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people ready to make changes in their lives.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on understanding current struggles and trying concrete ways to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Edmore draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, substance use, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also helps with parenting stress, career transitions, and coping with major life changes like separation or loss. He works with people facing complicated feelings such as guilt, shame, or isolation.

People can expect a collaborative approach where goals are chosen together and practical skills are taught to use between sessions. He supports clients dealing with mood disorders including bipolar concerns and mood changes related to seasonal shifts.

His work includes assisting those affected by natural or human-caused disasters and those experiencing compassion fatigue. The focus is on building coping strategies, restoring routine, and strengthening self-love and resilience over time.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Edmore uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One approach emphasizes skills training to manage anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and its effects by helping people make sense of painful memories and build safer ways to cope. Both approaches aim to restore daily functioning and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, life demands, and comfort level. That may mean trying one technique for a few sessions and adjusting over time based on what helps most.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from their own region while keeping therapy consistent during life changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGrief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self esteem struggles. He also supports those coping with parenting, relationship and career challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. He aims for steady progress and a nonjudgmental space to talk.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people with trauma, addictions, mood concerns, and grief.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alaska and practices in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.