Rae Mazzei, Psy.D., B.C.B.

Dr. Mazzei believes that everyone is capable of change, especially when empowered and supported to reach one’s goals. As a Health Psychologist, she specializes in the treatment of anxiety, phobia, trauma, and addiction. She utilizes health psychology to treat the behavioral issues associated with insomnia, stress management, postpartum anxiety and depression, and illness anxiety.

Within a collaborative relationship, she encourages individuals to take an active role in therapy and tailors treatment to meet their personal goals. Whether you are suffering from a mental health or physical condition, she will focus on improving your health through proven psychological therapies. Overall, she aims to provide a warm, empathetic, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment.

Dr. Mazzei provides individual psychotherapy to teens and adults. Additionally, she conducts psychological assessments. Her approach to healing focuses on a biopsychosocial model, improving your brain, body, and lifestyle. She integrates components of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), biofeedback, neurofeedback, hypnosis, and lifestyle change.

Dr. Mazzei’s Credentials and Background

Dr. Mazzei received her Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University and her Master of Arts and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She completed her doctoral internship and advanced therapy practicum at a residential substance abuse treatment center. She did additional clinical work, including diagnostic assessment, at a psychiatric nursing home and college counseling center. She offered therapy for patients with chronic mental and physical health issues at a psychiatric facility and medical practice. For over 10 years, she has been providing psychological services.

Dr. Mazzei teaches psychology-related courses to graduate students at a university. She has published work on meditation and mindfulness and presented her research in suicide assessment and biofeedback. She has been featured in various podcasts, publications, and blogs about mental health issues. She provides supervision and training to future psychologists. From the time of her intensive graduate training years to her present professional practice, Dr. Mazzei has gained expertise working with individuals presenting a wide range of issues in various settings.

Dr. Mazzei is a Health Psychologist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Sleep Hypnosis Specialist, and a Board Certified practitioner of biofeedback from the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. She is credentialed as a Health Service Psychologist with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Mazzei is licensed as a Psychologist and serves patients in Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, and PSYPACT states.

Dr. Mazzei is a professional member of the American Psychological Association, Arizona Psychological Association, EMDR International Association, the Association for Addiction Professionals, the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and practicing psychologist of PSYPACT states.

Connect With Us

Evolutions Behavioral Health Services is conveniently located at 3377 S. Price Rd. Suite 2104, Chandler, AZ 85248. Dr. Mazzei serves the Chandler area and provides teletherapy and online counseling to those living in Arizona, Illinois, and Tennessee. You can reach her at (480) 448-6755.