Hello! I am so glad you have decided to take this step towards hope and healing. My name is Angela Farris and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years experiences working with a wide variety of individuals. I am licensed in both Illinois and Missouri and practice from a holistic approach in which I see individuals as more than a diagnosis. I see myself as the tour guide on your journey. We will work at your pace and in your time. I have been told I am warm and genuine and easy to talk to. This is how I strive to engage every person I work with! I know it can take a huge leap of faith and a great deal of courage to take the steps towards getting help. Good for you! You have taken the first steps and for that I applaud you!
I have a strong background in domestic and sexual violence as well as addictions and substance abuse disorders. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University. I earned my master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a concentration in Trauma. After earning my bachelor's degree and while working on my master's degree I worked for 6 years at a women's shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. I began as the Court Advocate then transitioned to Sexual Assault/Victim's Advocate. I worked with all ages of survivors of trauma and violence in the court room, conducted support groups and individual private sessions. After earning my graduate degree, I became the coordinator of a Community Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center (CPRC) in which I was responsible for the daily program for adults with chronic mental illness. This allowed me to grow as a clinician so much. Working with such a diverse group of individuals with such a wide range of diagnoses was the best experience. After earning my license, I worked in private practice and gained a great deal of experience working with families, couples, and individuals honing my skills working with depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Currently I work with geriatrics in long term care. I feel I have a well-rounded knowledge base and am truly prepared to work with you!
My counseling style is warm, genuine, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solutions focused, and supportive therapy. Together we will develop a treatment plan, with goals you have, to meet your individual needs.
I'm excited to work with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149018739
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Angela Farris. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Angela take her time to understand what is going on and gives you great feedback for coping. She is great
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Angela for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Thanks for being a voice of reason and sounding board for all my concerns.
Written on Sep 09, 2020 after therapy with Angela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Angela Farris is awesome!
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Angela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Angela is one of the most understanding people I know. Therapy is scary and this is my first time, but she has made me feel comfortable
Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Angela is so easy to talk to. She doesn't beat around the bush. She helps you get straight to the point. And she is great at listening and hearing what you're saying. She helps me make connections between thoughts that I never made before.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is empathetic and listens to my concerns and gives my ways to try to deal with my issues.
Written on Apr 26, 2020 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues