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Neal Reiersen, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Neal

Neal Reiersen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with a decade of clinical experience. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and a client-centered, existential perspective to help clients build self-awareness and cope with disruptive mood symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Background and approach

Neal emphasizes self-reflection and self-acceptance while helping people recognize life’s realities without being limited by them. His work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.

He also focuses on patterns such as attachment and codependency, communication and control issues, and challenges related to family of origin, fatherhood, and forgiveness. Neal aims to support clients in breaking unhelpful habits and discovering more authentic, meaningful ways of living.

Neal’s approach is encouraging and supportive, inviting clients to direct the focus of treatment while he offers structure and therapeutic tools. He frames progress as a series of small but meaningful steps and invites individuals ready to explore purpose, coping strategies, and lasting change to begin that process together.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting fused to them, then choosing actions guided by personal values; it is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work while the therapist offers empathy and reflective listening.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Neal works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to what the client hopes to change.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it possible to continue regular sessions from wherever a client is located in Arizona, support consistent skill practice between meetings, and offer practical accessibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Neal address?
He works with a broad set of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment and codependency.
What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?
The style is encouraging and supportive, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered dialogue, and cognitive behavioral techniques to promote self-reflection, acceptance, and practical change.
How much clinical experience does Neal have?
Neal has 10 years of experience as a mental health professional working with people on mood symptoms, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What are Neal's credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC with license AZ LPC 17485 and practices in Arizona.
Does Neal offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with Neal?
Therapy can be scheduled through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with Neal?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion 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 disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-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

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

What Neal can help with

Neal Reiersen works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression.

How Neal approaches therapy

Neal's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Neal is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona.