Dylan Manzanares

Therapeutic Specialties

Dylan provides a steady, expert presence for those navigating complex mental health challenges and neurological differences:

• •OCD & Neurodivergent Support:
  • •OCD and OC-Related Disorders (including scrupulosity and specialized behavioral treatment).
  • •Co-occurring conditions in Autism.
• •Anxiety Disorders:
  • •Managing chronic worry and panic symptoms.
• •High-Acuity Clinical Care:
  • •Support for Psychosis and complex thought patterns.
  • •Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, and Trauma.
• •Specialized Behavioral & Relational Support:
  • •Compulsive Sexual Behaviors.
  • •Relational Issues and interpersonal dynamics.

Clinical Approach & Modalities

Dylan integrates rigorous, evidence-based protocols with a focus on self-compassion and personal agency:

• •Evidence-Based OCD, Anxiety & Habit Treatment:
  • •Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and
  • •Habit Reversal Training (HRT) to target compulsions and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
  • •Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to target the root of obsessional doubt.
  • •Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build confidence.
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster psychological flexibility and values-based living.
• •Resilience & Identity Work:
  • •Narrative Therapy and
  • •Self-Compassion practices to help clients reclaim their stories and quiet their inner critic.
• •Trauma-Informed & Values-Based Growth:
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
  • • Specialized Trauma Certification to move through pain toward a meaningful life.
• •Motivation & Presence:
  • •Motivational Interviewing (MI) and
  • •Mindfulness to ground clients in the present and spark lasting change.

Education

• •Master of Social Work - Brigham Young University
• •Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Brigham Young University

Bio

Ever felt stuck in or afraid of your uncomfortable thoughts, emotional experiences, or habits? It can be incredibly exhausting to be in constant battle with these painful feelings. My goal is to help you align with your values, expand your emotional toolset, and move beyond these internal experiences that no longer serve you—all within a compassionate and supportive environment.

I strive to empower my clients to become their own therapists. By allowing you to take charge of the process, I can help guide you toward greater mental flexibility and new ways of relating to your challenges.

Outside the therapy room, you'll find me playing guitar, writing music, and performing in musical theater with my incredible wife. I am a proud girl dad and love family time! I also enjoy disco skating, skiing, running, and watching cinematic masterpieces like Inception and Dune.