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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

5 yrs 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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Angela Smyser is a great therapist! She is courteous, respectful, empathetic, listens with intent and has wonderful suggestions regarding the topics at hand.

Written on Jul 13, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I love meeting with Angela Smyser, she has been great to work with.

Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Angela is incredibly understanding and helpful. She is both gentle and understanding, and also very helpful in guiding me towards solutions and progress.

Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

The best by a mile!

Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I would not be where I am today without Angie attentively paying attention with what I share and her skills to give me the guidance in addressing situations.

Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Angie actively listens and asks me open ended questions that are thought provoking and helpful. She acknowledges my feelings and gives me encouragement. She quickly identified that past trauma is causing current emotions and behaviors and she suggested a tool to process that trauma. We are working through it together slowly, and I’m thankful she isn’t rushing things along. She has been an immense support system to me and I’m thankful for her insight and care!

Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching