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Alyssa Mandel has recently been award the prestigious 2008 Forty under 40 award from the Phoenix Business Journal for making significant contributions to the Valley’s overall quality of life. You can read about Alyssa or download a copy of the Business Journals Special Forty under 40 section by Clicking Here.

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 comfortable and trusting environment and "being where the client is", the time spent in treatment is made more productive for all involved.

Ms. Mandel earned her Masters degree at Columbia University's School of Social Work in New York City, and has been a licensed psychotherapist for more than 10 years. Her supportive philosophy is based on years of experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds with numerous presenting problems.

The Mandel Center of Arizona recognizes the importance of an interdisciplinary team approach to therapy that enlists the expertise of other behavioral health professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists. Physicians and nutritionists are also used when deemed appropriate. An approach such as this helps to ensure that the relevant aspects of the client's health are addressed appropriately and in a coordinated fashion.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

ADAA member - Anxiety Disorders Association of America

ANAD – National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

APA - American Psychotherapy Association Diplomate and Certified Relationship Specialist

IAEDP – International Association of Easting Disorders Professionals Vice President/President-Elect, Arizona Chapter

CEDS – Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Candidate Expected completion December, 2008

NASW – National Association of Social Workers

NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / SEMINARS

Eating Disorders: The Hidden Epidemic - A Panel Discussion about the Disease,Treatment, Cost and Coverage - Sponsored by IAEDP and YWCA

The Wellcare Foundation – Introduction to Eating Disorders Seminar- for Social Work Interns from Arizona State University