About Manuel
Dr. Manuel Evangelista welcomes adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges. He practices in Utah and brings 21 years of clinical experience to his work.
Dr. Evangelista writes plainly and meets people where they are. He blends social, biological, and psychological ideas to shape treatment.
Sessions focus on accepting difficult feelings, finding meaning, and building tolerance for distress rather than just removing symptoms.
How Manuel works
That approach draws on mindfulness and elements from narrative and client-centered methods. Dr. Evangelista uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as needed.
He integrates Eastern healing traditions with Western neuroscience in ways that are practical and easy to follow. Mindfulness exercises and attention to everyday habits are common parts of sessions. He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Utah.
He has training in psychotropic medication and can coordinate with a prescriber when that is helpful. His background includes work with multicultural concerns, gender dysphoria, OCD-related issues, personality disorders, and seasonal mood patterns. In session, he aims to listen closely and help people move toward balance across physical, emotional, and spiritual areas.
People can expect a calm, reflective style that combines compassion with straightforward guidance. Dr. Evangelista helps clients build practical skills they can use between visits.
Manuel lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Manuel works with
The areas below are the ones Manuel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and OCD symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports coping with stress, trauma reminders, and emotional ups and downs.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using ACT skills one week, practicing CBT tools the next, and adding mindfulness exercises between sessions.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different situations. Video helps with face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging provide short check-ins, journaling prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice new skills in daily life.
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