- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Angela
Angela Freed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and the challenges of life changes. Angela also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. She works in English and does not accept international clients.
Angela adapts sessions to practical problems. She talks with clients about what is happening now and what they want to change. Conversations focus on coping strategies, realistic goals, and building confidence. Sessions may include direct skills practice, problem-solving, and paced discussion of difficult events.
Her background includes many different clinical settings across 14 years of work. That variety informs a straightforward approach that aims to be useful for everyday life - for example, preparing for a first job, managing student or early-career stress, or handling grief after a loss. She brings attention to how relationships, family history, and identity shape current concerns.
People can expect clear goals and a plan that adjusts as progress happens. Angela supports work on communication problems, managing anger, and overcoming isolation or emptiness. She also helps with caregiver stress, body image concerns, and navigating divorce or separation.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include cognitive-behavioral approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress by giving clear steps to change day-to-day responses.Another common approach focuses on processing grief and trauma in manageable steps. That work helps people make sense of painful events, reduce overwhelming reactions, and restore routine functioning. A third element is skills-based coaching for communication and problem-solving to handle relationship strain, caregiving demands, or work stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and how intense the difficulties feel. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use a shorter check-in when days are tight. They also allow for consistent meetings across weeks, which can help with steady progress and practicing new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions focus on practical skills, goal-setting, and problem-solving. Conversations mix direct skills practice with paced discussion of difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.