Works with
How Angela works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Angela
Dr. Angela Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes in a calm, practical way.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what feeds their anger and stress. Sessions include checking patterns, learning new ways to respond, and practicing skills that make daily life easier. She aims for simple tools people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Her work often addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress, including issues common to first responders. She also helps with relationship strain, self-esteem, mood disorders, and challenges linked to guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Women's issues are another area she pays attention to when relevant.
Dr. Roberts blends client-centered listening with skill-based approaches. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing depending on what a person needs.
The focus is practical change rather than labels. Clients can expect a steady, respectful approach that looks at strengths as well as difficulties. She helps people set realistic goals and develop coping strategies that fit their life.
The pace is adjusted to the person’s needs and readiness for change.
What Angela works with
Everything Angela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Angela's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches Angela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Roberts commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks down thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense feelings.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and responding to each person's priorities. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
The online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for focused sessions that include teaching skills and practicing techniques. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or shift schedules while keeping the work goal-oriented and practical.
Questions people ask about Angela
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is client-centered and skill focused, using approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change patterns and manage reactions.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 30 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and provides services tied to that location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.