- Anxiety and depression
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Mindfulness practices
About Neal
Neal Reiersen is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 10 years of experience. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns such as stress, grief, and relationship issues.
He focuses on helping people name what they are facing and take small, practical steps forward. Sessions emphasize self-reflection and learning ways to respond differently to mood symptoms and anxious thoughts. Neal uses plain language and steady pacing so conversations are easy to follow.
Neal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. He also uses client-centered and existential perspectives to let each person guide the work and find personal meaning. Mindfulness tools are introduced when they fit the moment.
In sessions he talks through current problems, explores how past experiences still affect daily life, and practices skills for coping with strong emotions. He can help people address addiction, family of origin issues, and problems with communication or commitment.
Neal encourages practical steps toward clearer priorities and steadier moods. He explains approaches simply and checks in on what is helpful. People looking for straightforward, goal-focused conversations about anxiety or life changes will find his style direct and grounded.
Approaches used in online sessions
Neal commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and living with difficult emotions. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change patterns that feed anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Neal will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. Sessions are collaborative so the approach can shift as progress and priorities become clearer.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness or behavioral experiments in their everyday settings, making practice more relevant to daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, plus related issues such as relationship problems, grief, and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is encouraging and client-centered, with practical exercises and opportunities for self-reflection to try different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
How much experience does he have?
Neal has ten years of counseling experience working with mood symptoms, trauma effects, and addictive behaviors.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.