- Client-centered therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Young adult issues
About Angela
Angela Hastings is a Michigan-licensed social worker (LMSW) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and the stresses of life transitions. She also lists young adult issues, body image, self-harm, eating and food-related concerns, and relationship and family stress among her focus areas.
Her style is client-centered and practical. She treats clients as partners who set goals and pace. Sessions aim to identify clear steps, coping skills, and short-term strategies that can be used between meetings.
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. She also uses solution-focused techniques to tighten goals and build small wins over time.
Angela describes her role as similar to a mentor or coach. She pays attention to faith and relationship contexts when those matter to a client. Her approach mixes structure with a supportive conversational style so clients can map progress and adjust goals as needed.
People come to her for help with panic attacks, low self-esteem, control issues, impulsivity, and navigating career or parenting stress. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, trauma, and forgiveness work. The practice is conducted in English and is based in Michigan.
How her approaches translate to online work
Angela uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways online. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and pace, with the therapist acting as a supportive coach. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through exercises and practical homework.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT teaches concrete techniques for managing intense feelings, handling conflict, and practicing mindfulness in day-to-day situations.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made based on what helps most in early sessions so the plan stays practical and focused.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, study, or busy schedules and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use written worksheets, in-session exercises, and skill practice between meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family stress, eating and body image issues, self-harm, and young adult issues among others.
How would she approach my anxiety or panic?
She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and DBT skills for emotional regulation and panic management.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in the clinical field, working with crisis intervention, life transitions, chronic anxiety, and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Michigan LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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