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Angela Smyser, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Life can be challenging, and we all need a little support from time to time. I firmly believe in fostering a warm and interactive therapy environment, where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. Your well-being is my top priority, and I am committed to treating you with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, grief, or caregiver difficulties, I am here to assist you. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, and I am dedicated to helping you find the strength and resilience within yourself to overcome these obstacles.

My therapy style incorporates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and strengths-based approaches. By tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to your specific needs, I aim to provide you with the most effective and personalized support possible. Together, we can develop strategies to empower you on your path to a more fulfilling life.

Embarking on the journey towards personal transformation requires courage, and I want to applaud you for taking this important step. If you feel ready to explore new possibilities and make positive changes, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here and eager to support you every step of the way.

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LCSW CW022104

Reviews

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Great

Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and adhd

Angela has been wonderful every time we've spoken and I look forward to every session we have!

Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is very knowledgeable. Listens very well and successfully redirects negative conversations into positive outlook conversations. Always gives good tools and exercises to help problem areas.

Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Angie is absolutely wonderful! She always responds to me when I need her, and she’s always present during my sessions. She understands me and I feel so comfortable talking to her. She’s the best!

Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd

She is awesome, very kind and understanding and very knowledgeable.

Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is a great listener, and really seems to understand me and what I need.

Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd