Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Nevada, Arizona, and California with over 15 years of clinical experience. I am skilled at using a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including attachment work and depth-oriented psychotherapy, IFS and parts work, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, emotion-focused therapy, vario
The name of my practice, The Wholeness Institute, is meant to convey the hope I have for you as my client. That you will gain wholeness in body, mind, and spirit through working with me in a trustworthy relationship. While I will focus a great deal on your emotional well-being, I will also take your physical, mental, and spiritual states into consi
I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can explore what’s not working and discover new ways forward. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, I help clients make sense of their emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with their own strengths. You don’t have to figure it all out alone
Life can feel overwhelming, especially for high-achievers balancing career, relationships, and personal growth. I believe that change is possible when we have the right tools and support. My approach is practical, compassionate, and solution-focused—helping you break free from stress, anxiety, and self-doubt so you can move forward with clari
I’m all about patient-centered care. My focus is on treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis or symptoms. I view care as a partnership—my clients are in the driver’s seat, and I’m there to guide, support, and map out the best path for your health. Together, we create a plan that works for you because you should always
Are you ready to make changes in your internal world to help with changes in your life, and ready to have help doing it? We're meant to do life with others, and change can be scary and difficult, so why not have a professional partner with you in compassion, empathy, and directness to challenge the ways of thinking and avoidance of feelings tha
ABOUT ME
This is not your average therapy and I'm not your average psychologist. I'm not someone who just listens, nods her head and agrees with whatever you say. I will challenge you, encourage you to dig deeply and offer insights and feedback that can help you change your life for the better. I focus on helping people succeed and reach t
Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, founder and Director of The Mandel Center of Arizona, has created an environment to promote psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. Ms. Mandel's philosophy centers on empowering clients through the therapeutic relationship. She feels that by working with patients from a non-judgmental perspective, fostering a comfortab
The day starts and self-doubt kicks in. Finding the energy to do what you need for others and yourself feels impossible. You're juggling so many roles as spouse, parent, child, business owner, friend, you name it, and somehow have lost sight of yourself in the constant pressures of daily life. This leaves you riddled at times with anxiety, sadn
I am still amazed by how much I learn from my clients and how often your stories of overcoming sadness and adversity move and inspire me. I intertwine this knowledge with 37 years of professional counseling experience to individuals, children and families. I Google to stay current with wellness, brain-based research and developing treatments and d
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