Dr. Manuel Evangelista , LCSW

Dr. Manuel Evangelista is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah who blends clinical training with contemplative practice to support adults through life s challenges. His work draws on a synthesis of social, biological, and psychological perspectives, and he offers individual, group, and family therapy for adults ages 19 to 69. Trained in both graduate and postgraduate social work and counseling, he integrates psychodynamic and humanistic methods with mindfulness, spiritual practices, and approaches informed by neuroscience to promote lasting balance rather than only symptom relief.

Evangelista emphasizes acceptance, meaning, and the capacity to tolerate distress as central elements of healing. As a trauma survivor, a Zen practitioner, and a mindfulness teacher, he brings personal experience and clinical wisdom to help clients sit with difficult feelings and discover a clearer sense of purpose. His style reflects Eastern healing traditions alongside Western clinical frameworks, and he aims to move clients beyond short-term symptom reduction toward physical, emotional, and spiritual equilibrium.

He is also trained in psychotropic medication management and collaborates with prescribers when clients are using medication as part of care. Known for a calm, attentive presence, Dr. Evangelista frames therapy as a compassionate, courageous practice of listening and engagement designed to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

Integrating Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Care Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client s own capacity for growth and self-discovery. This approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and grief. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness techniques that can reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, which supports work with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Manuel Evangelista works with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan. He frames therapy as a partnership in which options are explored and adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from home or work. For many clients, the variety of remote formats increases accessibility and helps integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.