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Dr. Meredith Mitstifer

Compassionate psychologist guiding purposeful change

AZ Psychologist PSY-004112 Arizona

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Meredith

Dr. Meredith Mitstifer is a licensed psychologist in Arizona with 18 years of clinical experience focused on grief, cancer-related concerns, and helping people move toward meaningful life and career goals.

Background and approach

She brings personal insight as a cancer survivor and combines that perspective with evidence-informed methods to support clients facing emotional, physical, and relational fallout from medical diagnoses. Her background includes work with people experiencing loss, adjustment challenges, and stress related to caregiving and serious illness.

Dr. Mitstifer blends practical skills training with therapeutic conversation to help clients identify priorities, reduce anxiety, and develop workable coping strategies.

She uses cognitive behavioral tools alongside mindfulness exercises and motivational techniques to teach mood management, relaxation, and decision-making skills. Whether clients seek support through grief, career transitions, or chronic stress, she adapts interventions and creates a plan that matches each person’s situation and goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Mitstifer commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices in online work. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behavior and mood, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress related to illness or caregiving. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and relaxation strategies that support emotional regulation and reduce tension by cultivating present-moment awareness.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to help clients clarify values and build readiness for change through collaborative, strengths-based conversations. Finding the right mix of approaches is a joint process; she will work together with each client to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring into sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing treatment, work, or caregiving. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while collaborating with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice focuses on grief, cancer-related stress and adjustment, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship and communication issues, workplace and caregiver stress, and other life transitions.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to teach coping skills, relaxation, and decision-making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people affected by serious illness, grief, life changes, and goal-directed coaching.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed psychologist in Arizona, listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-004112, and provides services while based in that state.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Therapeutic services are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English