Otis Mann, LPC

Otis Mann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience helping people facing addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with anger, relationship and family conflict, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiving stress. The tone in sessions is straightforward and practical. He treats each person as an individual and looks for what will work for them.

He has experience working with people who have substance problems and those who have been incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. He is familiar with military and aerospace workplace cultures and understands how work stress and institutional systems can shape a person’s concerns. He notes familiarity with Christian beliefs but offers secular counseling when that is preferred.

Otis favors Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and emphasizes the client's own knowledge about their life. He aims to act as a helper who highlights strengths and small changes that lead to progress. He also uses Client-Centered approaches to stay attuned to each person's goals and pacing.

When trauma is part of the story, he has used written exposure methods for complex post-traumatic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques also appear in his work to address patterns of thought, behavior, and stress management. He encourages direct conversation about goals and practical next steps.

People can expect clear, goal-oriented sessions that focus on workable strategies. He helps clients identify manageable steps, track progress, and adjust plans based on what actually helps in daily life.

How his approaches fit online care

Otis often uses Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods in his work. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, practical changes and concrete goals that fit into daily life. It helps with stress, relationship struggles, grief, and many kinds of behavioral challenges by focusing on what can be done next. Trauma-Focused approaches involve carefully revisiting traumatic memories or experiences in structured ways, like written exposure, to reduce their hold on daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will listen to your goals and concerns, discuss different approaches, and try methods that match your needs and comfort level. Together you can adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people connect with a therapist who understands military or institutional work cultures without needing to travel. The therapist will work with you to find a format and rhythm that fits your life.