Dr. Manuel Evangelista, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for adults
Details
| Name | Dr. Manuel Evangelista |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | Utah, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Manuel
Dr. Manuel Evangelista works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. He aims to help people find balance in their emotional and daily lives.
He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Utah with 21 years of experience. He blends social, biological, and psychological ideas to tailor care to each person.
Background and approach
His background includes graduate and postgraduate education in social work and counseling. Dr. Evangelista draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their problems.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes making room for difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters. Client-Centered approaches guide the pace and topics, so the person sets what feels important. Mindfulness and contemplative practices are part of his routine in sessions, reflecting his experience as a mindfulness teacher and Zen practitioner.
He brings that perspective when people want tools for staying present, reducing reactivity, and tolerating distress without getting overwhelmed. He can coordinate care with prescribers when medication is part of the plan. Sessions may focus on coping with grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, parenting stress, addictions, OCD symptoms, gender dysphoria questions, or the effects of trauma and cultural stressors.
Dr. Evangelista aims to listen carefully and help people take manageable steps toward a steadier life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Bipolar disorder among the things Manuel works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Gender dysphoria
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Manuel among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Manuel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Manuel directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Dr. Evangelista commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem so new choices feel possible. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult feelings without getting stuck and then taking actions that match personal values.He treats approach choice as a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to learn what matters to the person, which methods feel helpful, and how to combine techniques to meet their goals. The therapist and client work together to try approaches and adjust based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a short update fits into a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around work, family, and other responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating or sleeping problems, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach mixes Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT and DBT elements with mindfulness to help people reframe stories, accept difficult feelings, and build practical skills.
What is the therapist's professional background?
He holds graduate and postgraduate education in social work and counseling and brings 21 years of clinical experience to his practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licensure in Arizona and Utah and is based in Utah.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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