- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Motivational interviewing
About Wilfred
Wilfred Manyango is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. He also brings more than ten years of experience as an academic and success coach to career and school-related concerns.
He focuses on building a trustworthy therapeutic relationship and listens to what each person brings. Sessions look at immediate problems and practical steps to make daily life easier. He adapts his approach to the person rather than using a single method for everyone.
Wilfred uses client-centered principles to keep conversations focused on the person's goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioral changes. Solution-focused and motivational methods help set clear, realistic next steps and keep momentum between sessions.
He has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including those facing domestic violence, immigration stress, family-of-origin problems, and career or academic transitions. Practical topics he addresses include communication issues, codependency, forgiveness, coping after loss, and parenting or fatherhood concerns.
In sessions he moves between listening, asking targeted questions, and suggesting concrete strategies to try. That mix is meant to help people manage emotions, reduce recurring arguments, and handle stressful situations more calmly. He asks clients to test ideas between meetings and then reviews what works.
People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward conversation, clear goals, and follow-up on small changes that add up over time.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Wilfred commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and letting the person set the main goals. It helps when someone needs space to name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral work looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce stress, anger, or repetitive conflicts.He also uses solution-focused and motivational methods to set short-term targets and keep progress moving. These approaches are practical and goal-oriented, useful when someone wants to reduce arguments, manage anger spikes, or get unstuck at work or school. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative; he will help figure out the best fit based on the person’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit around work, school, or caregiving because they remove commute time and allow more flexible scheduling. Online meetings can make it easier to try brief check-ins, focus on homework between sessions, or use shorter weekly slots while still working toward concrete goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, career and academic issues, and related topics such as codependency and forgiveness.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and test changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical mental health experience plus over ten years working as an academic and success coach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) registered in Texas and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.