Aaron Edmiston, LPC 

My practice is built on a foundation of professional training, but its true purpose is driven by personal necessity. I specialize in Tourette Syndrome and Tic disorders because I know the landscape intimately: I live with Tourette Syndrome myself, and I am a parent who has watched a child struggle with tics.

I understand the silent battles—the exhaustion, the feeling of losing control over your own body, and the worry of watching a loved one face those challenges. I also know the frustration of searching for treatment that actually works. For my family, everything changed when we finally found Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). The profound success we saw in both my life and my son's life was the catalyst for my entire professional shift.

After experiencing the life-changing results of CBIT firsthand, I saw a significant lack of accessible, expert care in our area. I believed in this treatment so much that I sought out the best training available.

I completed specialized, intensive training at UCLA with one of the world’s leading researchers and developers of CBIT, Dr. John Piacentini. This commitment ensures that while my practice is rooted in empathy, my guidance is founded on the highest standard of evidence-based, clinically approved techniques.

My passion is to bring this unique combination of lived insight and clinical competency to you and your family.

It is important to be clear: CBIT is not a cure for Tourette Syndrome or chronic tics—because there is no known cure. Instead, it is a proven system for management and control.

What I have witnessed, both personally and professionally, is that even a small reduction in tic severity or frequency is incredibly meaningful. The goal is not perfection; the goal is to equip you with strategies so effective that tics no longer dictate your daily life or limit your potential.

The moment clients realize they can become more aware of their urges and develop long-term strategies, everything changes.

CBIT: Tools for a Lifetime

One of the best aspects of CBIT is that it is not designed to be long-term therapy. It is a highly efficient process. Once I teach you the comprehensive process and the tools you need—including Psychoeducation and Relaxation Skills—you are equipped to work through new or existing tics as they arise throughout your life.

While certain complex elements, like ensuring your Competing Response is perfectly aligned with your specific tic (Habit Reversal Training), may benefit from professional guidance, the core skills you gain are yours forever. My aim is to make you the expert in managing your own tics, giving you resilience for the long haul.

Aaron Edmiston A man with short blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a navy blue sweater and a white shirt with a subtle pattern, sitting on a light-colored chair against a neutral background, smiling at the camera.

Degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology