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Dr. Manuel Evangelista, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Manuel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Manuel. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Utah and Arizona

Recent reviews

Dr. Evangelista is a very understanding and compassionate therapist, he listened to everything that I had to say and gave me good advice. He is very easy to talk to and gave me good feedback on different situations

Reviewed September 2024

He is amazing

Reviewed February 2024

More about Manuel

  • 21 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) in Utah and my practice is grounded in the synthesis of social, biological, and psychological theories. I provide individual, group, and family therapy integrating psychodynamic and humanistic approaches with the transformative healing methods and spirituality to adults age 19 to 69 years old. My goal in therapy is to move my patients beyond symptom reduction to the achievement of balance in the physical, emotional and, spiritual dimensions. My style of helping is reflective of eastern healing traditions and western neuroscience. While most approaches to mental health treatments are focused on changing distressing events and experiences, my emphasis is on accepting, finding meaning, and tolerating distress. A trauma survivor myself, I came to view pain and distress as part of the human experience that cannot be entirely avoided or removed. The inability to accept this immutable fact itself leads to increased pain and suffering. A Zen practitioner and mindfulness teacher I have both graduate and postgraduate education in social work and counseling. I am also trained in psychotropic medication and can work with your prescriber. Through the many years of clinical work and advocacy, I've learned to embody a warrior-like woundedness and the courage to sit down and listen. Come in.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Gender dysphoria Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Manuel Evangelista's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467787515.

  • LCSW · Utah · 6417919-3501 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21978 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Manuel Evangelista

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Dr. Evangelista is a very understanding and compassionate therapist, he listened to everything that I had to say and gave me good advice. He is very easy to talk to and gave me good feedback on different situations

Reviewed September 2024

He is amazing

Reviewed February 2024

Manny has been extremely helpful by listening and giving me real life examples and tools that I can use in my daily life. He is always on time for my appointments and always responds promptly to my messages.

Reviewed November 2023

I love that it didn’t take multiple sessions for him to see what I need to work on. I also love that he doesn’t just considerate with me. Sure there’s some, but it’s more about being direct about what problems are and what I should do to become healthier.

Reviewed November 2023

I have never felt so heard by any therapist in my life. He is such a lovely human with the best listening ear. He really processes and hears where you’re coming from and then has the ability to vocalize what it is you need to hear. He tells you like it is in the most loving way. So grateful to have found him!

Reviewed March 2023

He has been excellent in the two sessions we’ve done. So glad to have found someone so kind, considerate, and grounded!

Reviewed March 2023

manuel is extremely kind and wise, very good at listening and an amazing therapist

Reviewed December 2022

Manuel is amazing!!! He's kind and willing to listen to you about to your problems and always has positive feedback.

Reviewed November 2022

Manuel is fantastic! He’s been incredibly insightful throughout the process and has really helped me to see so many things from a new perspective. I’ve been very happy with the results so far.

Reviewed July 2022

Excellent advice

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing therapist. The only therapist I have found that understands what I go through, knows how to assess and help me understand to go through with my life events. I've been through a few and never connected to them but I have with Manuel and it's helped me a ton!

Reviewed May 2022

After my 1st session we took off in a Good way an Mabel Evangelista hung on cause I was like a fire hydrant and brought the PAIN but his Good at Listen and his insight is Great an Amazing so let’s see what unfolds, it’s gonna be interesting cause it already is so Let’s Go it’s time to Handle it!!!!!!!!

Reviewed May 2022

It’s so helpful to have a therapist who is not White who can relate to my cultural experiences, familial experiences, and the racism I experience.

Reviewed May 2022

I’m extremely grateful to have met Manuel Evangelista. Not only has he allowed me to grow through my experiences, but he has changed my paradigm consistently. I’ve never met another therapist like him. We all need a Manny in our life.

Reviewed May 2022

Manuel has been great. I feel like I can really relate to him, and we have established good rapport.

Reviewed April 2022

Dudes awesome I was really nervous e to give online therapy a go and after a few minutes he put that all to rest and made me feel heard and valid.

Reviewed February 2022

Manuel is very attentive to the discussion and has personal insights that make me feel confident in the direction he helps me see. I am grateful for his advice and compassionate demeanor in which he handles each session and situation.

Reviewed December 2021

I am very pleased with my first counseling session. Manuel is so kind and listens very well. I believe he is truly invested in helping people get better.

Reviewed November 2021

This was my first ever experience with personal counseling and I didn't have very high hopes going into it. I didn't know what to talk about and I felt like my problems weren't that big of a deal compared to other people's. Manuel made me feel validated. He listened to me and made me feel comfortable. There were a lot of questionnaires to fill out beforehand which felt a bit excessive at times, but it turned out to really help so that Manuel already had the background knowledge he needed to help guide me through the process. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience.

Reviewed November 2021

Manuel Evangelista has been the therapist I needed all my life. He listens to what's said but also what's not said. This has allowed him to tap into struggles I have that I was not even aware of. Despite being in therapy off and on most of my life, no one has picked up specific aspects of my trauma that Manuel was able to detect in two sessions. It makes me hopeful that I'll finally be able heal.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Manuel Evangelista offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Manuel Evangelista works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Manuel Evangelista speak?

Dr. Manuel Evangelista speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Manuel Evangelista have?

Dr. Manuel Evangelista has 21 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Manuel Evangelista licensed to practice?

Dr. Manuel Evangelista is licensed to practice in Utah and Arizona.

Does Dr. Manuel Evangelista accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Manuel Evangelista does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Manuel Evangelista offer?

Dr. Manuel Evangelista offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Manuel Evangelista?

Dr. Manuel Evangelista can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Manuel Evangelista?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.