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Online therapist

Dr. Manuel Evangelista

Supportive therapy grounded in mindfulness and practical skills

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Utah, Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Manuel

Dr. Manuel Evangelista offers a calm, direct approach for people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting struggles, and related life changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 21 years of experience.

He speaks English and works with adults, meeting them where they are and helping them develop practical ways to cope. Many people come to him for help with depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, grief, and issues around identity and sexuality.

Background and approach

In sessions he blends simple mindfulness with clear talk therapy. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered care. That means he helps clients notice thoughts and feelings, choose actions that matter to them, and practice skills that reduce suffering in everyday life.

His background includes graduate and postgraduate training in social work and counseling. He is also trained in psychotropic medication and can coordinate care with a prescriber when needed. He describes his approach as influenced by eastern healing traditions and western neuroscience, and he brings that perspective into practical treatment plans.

Dr. Evangelista understands trauma from personal experience and uses that insight to hold space for difficult stories. He aims to help people move beyond mere symptom relief toward greater balance across physical, emotional, and spiritual areas.

His style is steady, reflective, and focused on real-world change. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that inform online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing internal experiences and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps people tolerate hard feelings while still moving toward what matters in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current challenges and suggest methods that fit the client. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when video is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging provide brief check-ins or support between sessions. These formats make it easier to practice skills in daily settings and to maintain continuity of care when schedules change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a calm, reflective style combining mindfulness, acceptance, and practical skill-building to help clients respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 21 years of clinical experience and brings graduate and postgraduate training in social work and counseling to his practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - AZ LCSW LCSW-21978 and UT LCSW 6417919-3501, and he practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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