Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Scottsdale, AZ

The Mandel Center Of Arizona

In An Environment that Promotes Psychotherapeutic Healing

We Help Balance Mind, Body and Spirit By Teaching Positivity

Location

8120 E. Cactus Rd. Ste 310    Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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Practice Information

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.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Education

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.

Bio:

I have been practicing for over 19 years and have many years of experience working in both crisis management and long-term counseling. I often say "there is nothing I have not heard". You can rest assured that no matter what issues you are facing in your life, you will find a safe, non-judgemental space in my office to help you work through it. From there, if you choose, I can assist you in creating "your best life" so you can move forward in a positive and healthy way.

Payments Accepted

Credit cards, HSA cards, FSA cards, Checks and cash

Hours

9:00am-7:00pm

Helpful Links

National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov  Eating Disorder Help Website: http://www.somethingfishy.org  Anxiety Disorder Association of America: http://www.adaa.org  Information on Depression Symptoms and Treatment: www.apa.org/topics/depress/index.aspx  Information on Eating Disorders: http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Addiction  Adolescents  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Children's Counseling  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Gifted / Talented Issues  Grief and Loss  Herpes and STD Counseling  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Premarital Counseling  Problem Gambling  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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