- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Goal focused coaching
About Meredith
Dr. Meredith Mitstifer is an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-004112) with 18 years of experience. She has worked extensively with people facing cancer, grief, and life or career transitions. Her work commonly addresses anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
Meredith draws on practical methods to help people make deliberate changes. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills to teach mood management and relaxation. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help clients set clear goals and take small steps forward.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through medical diagnoses and the emotional ripple effects that follow. As someone who has lived through cancer, she understands how illness can affect relationships, daily routines, and feelings of control. She helps people name what is hard and sort out where to begin.
Sessions often include education, practice of coping skills, and straightforward problem solving. Clients work on decision-making, stress reduction, and improving interactions at home or work. Exercises may include simple mindfulness practices and thought-restructuring strategies.
Meredith prioritizes clear plans and measurable steps. She likes to identify small, achievable changes first and build from there. That practical focus aims to reduce overwhelm and create progress that people can notice in their day-to-day life.
How cognitive and mindfulness approaches translate to online work
Dr. Mitstifer commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then practice alternatives. CBT focuses on testing unhelpful thoughts and building concrete skills for mood and anger management. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of physical cues that lead to outbursts.She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to clarify what matters most and create manageable next steps. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what fits the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work days, enabling shorter check-ins, or avoiding travel time. Online work makes it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring current situations into the conversation for real-time problem solving.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with grief, cancer-related issues, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and life or career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness training, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to set goals and teach coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience, including extensive work with the cancer community and grief support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Arizona psychologist with the credential AZ Psychologist PSY-004112 and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.