Neal Reiersen, LPC - Therapist in Arizona

Anxiety and depression
Coping after trauma
Values-driven change

About Neal

Neal Reiersen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, mood changes, and the lasting effects of trauma. Neal aims to create a calm, encouraging space where clients can reflect and move toward more authentic living.

Neal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people balance self-acceptance with practical change. He also uses client-centered and existential perspectives, which means the person’s values and choices guide the work together.

In sessions Neal listens for patterns that keep people stuck, such as avoidance, perfectionism, or unhelpful self-talk. He works with clients to notice those patterns and try small, manageable steps that fit their life. Mindfulness practices are sometimes used to help with focus and reducing reactivity.

He has around 10 years of experience helping people facing grief, addiction concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, and the fallout from family-of-origin problems. Neal also addresses issues like anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and coping with life changes including disasters.

People can expect a supportive, goal-oriented approach that values their perspective. The pace and focus are set together so progress feels achievable. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Neal’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's experience guides the session and decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Neal collaborates with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered techniques, or a blend will best match goals and lifestyle. That choice can shift over time as needs and priorities change.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins if helpful, and remove travel time so sessions fit around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and Neal will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Neal focus on?

Neal works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related issues such as low self-esteem and anger.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a supportive, encouraging style that emphasizes self-reflection and personal values. Sessions typically combine acceptance work with practical behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Neal has about 10 years of experience as a mental health professional working with mood symptoms, trauma effects, and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.