Therapist profile
Neal Reiersen, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / 17485
- NPI1740744135
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Values focused work
About Neal
Neal Reiersen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and parenting concerns. Neal also lists ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and family-related struggles among his focus areas.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Neal uses a client-centered stance, which means he follows what the person brings to the session and helps them set priorities. He also brings an existential perspective that encourages people to reflect on values and meaning.
In sessions Neal encourages self-reflection and self-acceptance. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice different ways of responding. That can look like learning new coping skills for anger or depression, or practicing present-focused awareness to reduce reactivity.
Neal works with common life stresses as well as more complex issues like trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties. He also lists attachment and codependency issues, communication and control problems, fatherhood concerns, and problems coming from family of origin.
His approach balances practical skills with personal exploration. Sessions often include behavioral strategies from CBT, values work from ACT, and mindfulness exercises. Neal aims to help people take small, meaningful steps that fit their daily life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Neal commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking committed actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as anger or anxiety.He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice physical and mental signs of escalation. Mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and make it easier to try new responses in daily life. Together these approaches aim to combine values work, skill building, and present-moment awareness.
Finding the right fit is collaborative. Neal will work with each person to decide which strategies feel most useful given their goals and circumstances. Progress often comes from small, consistent steps chosen together rather than from a single technique.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, schedule shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel around work and family commitments. Those practical benefits can help people integrate new skills into everyday routines without promising a particular format.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He lists anger among a broad set of concerns including stress, relationship problems, trauma, and addictions. He helps people notice what triggers angry reactions and practice different responses.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people observe thoughts and practice alternative behaviors. Sessions include values-based work and skill practice.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years of experience as a counselor and lists work with trauma, mood symptoms, addictions, and family issues among his areas of focus.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Arizona.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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