Specializing in the revolutionary approaches of EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness based therapies, I help individuals work through a variety of issues and concerns. Using eclectic and holistic approaches, I've treated various circumstances including life transitions/adjustment, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief and loss, multicultural concerns, spirituality and existential concerns, and personality disorders. At Be Well Counseling, I provide a safe and supportive environment, collaborating with you to reach customized goals to help you reclaim your personal power to be well and live well. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I hold a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University. I also have a BA degree in Psychology and a BA degree in Religious Studies from Arizona State. In addition to my counseling practice, I am an adjunct faculty member teaching college students.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, if you are ready to move in a new direction in your life, or if you are searching for peace or mind, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.

Call Dianne Gottlieb Nicolls if you would like to schedule an appointment or get more information about Individual & Couple Relationship Counseling at Scottsdale Therapy. I work with individuals who are wanting Premarital, Dating, Marriage, Infidelity, Divorce, Step-Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Career and LGBT Counseling. In private practice in Scottsdale, I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are unhappy in their romantic relationships, find themselves selecting the wrong person to become involved, are experiencing dating difficulties, and are struggling with creating a fulfilling life. My work with couples is focused on rekindling a love connection, improving communication, reconnecting, and building better conflict resolution skills. I also work with individuals who have relational problems with family members, friends, and work colleagues. In addition, I have a specialization in working with transgender individuals and their loved ones.

Dr. Zatkowsky was the first Psychologist in the state of Arizona to specialize in treating OCD 28 years ago. Having received all advanced training for OCD over the years, he continues treating all OCD Spectrum disorders, which include Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders such as trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin-picking or excoriation disorder), and Onychophagia (Nail Biting), Tourette’s Syndrome and other Tic Disorders, Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, personality disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorders (OCPD), depression and anxiety. His patients have ranged in age from 2 - 92 years old.

I treat OCD, Trichotillomania, Dermatillomania, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Tics, Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma (using EMDR) in adults, children, and adolescents. I have taken all advanced training offered by the International OCD Foundation to train therapists to CORRECTLY treat the OCD spectrum of disorders. I have attended 6 Annual OCD conferences and have been trained at these conferences by the foremost researchers, professors, and authors of the OCD books written in the past 25 years. I use the Evidence-Based treatment of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD. It is my greatest joy to watch my patients improve as a result of using the evidence-based treatments that I have been thoroughly trained in. Many people struggling with OCD who come to my practice have often seen 5-15 providers who claim they know how to treat OCD, but in fact they do not know how to treat using ERP, and the person is still struggling. This is due to the fact that ALTHOUGH OCD IS AN ANXIETY-RELATED DISORDER, IT IS NOT TREATED THE SAME WAY AS WE TREAT OTHER ANXIETY. INSTEAD, A THERAPIST THOROUGHLY TRAINED IN ERP IS REQUIRED TO TREAT OCD PROPERLY." It is a chronic illness that is very treatable using ERP.

The Mandel Center of Arizona, LLC and Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, offer an environment that promotes psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. The focus of my philosophy is to empower clients through the therapeutic relationship. I work with clients from a non-judgmental perspective that develops a comfortable and trusting environment. By "being where the client is", the time spent in treatment is made more productive for all involved. My philosophy is based on a "strengths-based" perspective. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with numerous presenting problems. I am honest and "real" and strive to make true connections with my clients, assisting in promoting their strengths while helping them recognize and manage their challenges. I would like to introduce myself. I am Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, CEDS, founder and Director of the Mandel Center of Arizona. Through the Center, I have created an environment that promotes psychotherapeutic healing for my clients. My philosophy centers around empowering my clients through the therapeutic relationship. I feel strongly that by working with patients from a non-judgmental perspective, fostering a comfortable and trusting environment and “being where the client is,” treatment times becomes more productive for all involved. I earned my Masters degree from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in New York City, and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 19 years. My supportive philosophy is based on years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with numerous presenting problems. The Mandel Center of Arizona provides a full range of supportive psychotherapeutic services to those in need. This holistic approach to therapy enables the psychotherapist to “be where the client is” and incorporates various techniques. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy are practiced. This enables the psychotherapist to treat a variety of life’s challenges, including: Anxiety/Panic Disorder Depression Post-Partum Depression Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Personality Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sexual Abuse Anger Management Stress Management Grief/Loss Co-Dependency Self-Esteem Issues Addiction Gambling Problems Substance/Drug Abuse and Dependence Substance Abuse Alcohol Abuse/Dependence Narcotic Abuse Opiate Abuse Interventions Family Therapy Children’s Issues Adolescent Issues Oppositional Defiant Disorder Parenting Issues Body Dysmorphic Disorder Body Issues/Body Image Eating Disorders Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Overeating Over-exercising Weight Loss/Management Obesity Marriage Counseling Couple’s Counseling/Pre-Marital Counseling Divorce Infertility Issues Infidelity Gay/Lesbian Issues Personal Growth Career Counseling Life Transitions Methods of Treatment: Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Experiential Therapy Family Therapy Family Systems Therapy Group Therapy Imago Couples Counseling Interpersonal Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy The specific method or methods used for each client will be dependent upon his or her needs and challenges. The Mandel Center tailors all treatment plans to best benefit the client. Treatment may also include the involvement of other mental health, health and nutrition professionals.