Dr. Manuel Evangelista, LCSW

Dr. Manuel Evangelista is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah whose work draws on a synthesis of social, biological, and psychological perspectives. His clinical practice offers individual, group, and family therapy and blends psychodynamic and humanistic methods with transformative healing practices and spiritual understanding to support adults ages 19 to 69.

With graduate and postgraduate training in social work and counseling, he combines eastern healing traditions and western neuroscience to guide clients toward more than symptom relief. Rather than focusing solely on changing distressing events, his approach emphasizes acceptance, discovering personal meaning, and increasing tolerance for difficult emotions. That orientation reflects his training as a Zen practitioner and mindfulness teacher and his personal experience as a trauma survivor, which informs a compassionate, grounded style of care.

He is also trained in psychotropic medication practices and collaborates with prescribers when medication is part of a treatment plan. Dr. Manuel Evangelista aims to help people achieve balance across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, embodying a resilient openness and the willingness to listen. He invites individuals seeking deeper healing to begin the work toward greater balance and well-being.

Mindful approaches and online therapeutic care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to eliminate them, then to clarify values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with painful experiences.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle observation of thoughts and bodily sensations. It supports emotion regulation, stress reduction, and building resilience in the face of recurring distress.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the therapist's nonjudgmental presence to help people explore their experience and find their own solutions. It is useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and fostering self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Manuel Evangelista works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors strategies over time so the work reflects what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across locations in Utah, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not convenient.