Neal Reiersen, LPC

Neal Reiersen is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Arizona with ten years of counseling experience. He offers an encouraging, supportive style that asks clients to reflect and notice what matters to them. Neal aims to help people move past stuck patterns and find more meaning in daily life.

He often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas to work on both acceptance and practical change. Neal brings an existential perspective that invites clients to name their priorities and steer sessions toward what feels most relevant. He emphasizes self-acceptance while also helping people take steps that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Neal has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction concerns, grief, anger, and many relationship struggles including jealousy and communication problems. He also supports those dealing with parenting stress, fatherhood issues, and family-of-origin concerns. His approach is direct but compassionate, focusing on skills people can use outside the session.

Sessions tend to center on identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and clarifying what matters most to each person. Neal encourages small, manageable steps so change feels possible. He also pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and relationships.

People who choose Neal can expect a collaborative process. He helps clients set goals, try strategies drawn from ACT and CBT, and reflect on what’s working. He frames therapy as a practical path toward a more meaningful, manageable life.

How Neal Uses ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Ideas Online

Neal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take actions that match those values even when uncomfortable feelings appear. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems like jealousy when avoidance keeps people stuck.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. CBT helps with mood symptoms, stress, and patterns that maintain addiction or relationship conflict. Neal’s client-centered stance keeps the focus on each person’s experience, listening first and following the client’s priorities.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Neal works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress happens. He invites clients to reflect on what helps and to set small, achievable steps.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats Neal currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. Some formats may also be shorter or require less bandwidth, which can be helpful on a hectic day.