- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- DBT and CBT skills
About Angelica
Angelica Washington is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Ohio and Florida with four years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse. Her practice is based in Florida and she conducts sessions in English.
Angelica uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels hardest right now. She asks practical questions about daily life, routines, and relationships. Then she helps people try small changes that can reduce overwhelm and improve clarity. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills rather than long explanations.
Her background includes work with people facing identity questions and mood concerns. She also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and relationship separation. That range means she often links goal work with coping techniques for stressful moments.
Therapeutic methods Angelica draws on include client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She uses these methods to teach coping tools, shift unhelpful thinking, and build moments of relief. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what someone can do between meetings.
For someone in early adulthood dealing with leaving home, first jobs, study stress, or relationship uncertainty, Angelica offers direct support and concrete steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood without a set script. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, such as grounding and emotion regulation techniques.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Angelica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances. That decision is reviewed as work progresses so techniques can shift when something isn’t helpful.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around school or work and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to try short skills coaching, structured CBT exercises, or regular check-ins that fit into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like DBT skills coaching and motivational interviewing to a virtual setting so therapy can be integrated into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to set clear goals and teach skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with mood, identity, and trauma-related concerns while licensed in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Ohio and Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform options when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for exact pricing.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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