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About the founder

Aaron Dougherty, M.S., LPC, NCC

Good to see you here!

Aaron Dougherty, M.S., LPC, NCC — founder of Aeros Mental Health

I'm Aaron, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Aeros Mental Health. I help adults who are functioning on the outside but feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside.

My style is collaborative, lively, and adaptable — combining treatment approaches to best suit your needs of each session. People come to me when they're tired of pushing through stress, repeating old patterns, or trying to handle everything alone.

I provide treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, coping with emotional experiences, life changes, or relationship stress. Therapy with me isn't rigid or prescriptive; it's a space to understand what's happening beneath the surface and create changes that actually feel doable.

I believe therapy doesn't have to be cold or one-size-fits-all. Whether you're seeking focused short-term treatment or a deeper therapeutic process.

Education & Background

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Duquesne University

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University — Accredited by CACREP

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed in Pennsylvania since 2024

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

National Board for Certified Counselors

Clinical Experience Since 2015

Inpatient and outpatient substance use and mental health programs

Direct Counseling Services Since 2019

Outpatient mental health and substance use programs

"The only journey is the one within."

— Rainer Maria Rilke

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