Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Manuel works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Manuel
Dr. Manuel Evangelista offers direct, practical care for people dealing with anger and related concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on helping clients learn ways to notice strong feelings and respond differently.
His first priority is making change manageable and understandable in everyday life. He brings 21 years of experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He draws on both western neuroscience and eastern practices like mindfulness to help people calm their reactions.
Background and approach
Sessions include simple skills for coping with stress, breathing and attention practices, and talking through patterns that lead to angry outbursts. Dr. Evangelista describes his work as moving beyond mere symptom reduction toward greater balance in physical, emotional, and spiritual life.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness in different combinations. The focus is on acceptance, finding meaning, and learning toleration skills when distress is unavoidable. He offers individual, group, and family formats and can coordinate with prescribers when medication is part of a person’s care.
He has training in psychotropic medication and in mindfulness teaching, and he integrates those elements into sessions when helpful. People who choose him can expect a thoughtful, steady presence in sessions. He aims to listen first, then practice skills together.
The tone is grounded, practical, and informed by personal experience with trauma and recovery.
What Manuel works with
Everything Manuel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Manuel's practice.
- 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 Manuel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them. It focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together they adjust strategies over time so sessions match needs and comfort level.
Online sessions make regular work easier to keep up. Video calls let people practice skills while talking and watching demonstrations. Phone sessions or live chat can be lower bandwidth and fit into a short break. Text-based messaging supports quick check-ins and ongoing coaching between live contacts. These options increase flexibility and access while keeping focus on skill practice and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Manuel
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and grounded. He mixes acceptance, mindfulness, skill training, and client-centered conversation to reduce reactivity and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of settings and concerns.
What credentials and region are on record?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Arizona and Utah, and his practice is based in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and schedule and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, click Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.