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.

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.