Angela Marshall

Angela Marshall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 19 years of experience. She offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and career concerns. Angela focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them move toward the changes they want.

Her approach is warm and person-centered. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions are built around the individual’s goals, and she adapts plans as needs shift.

Angela uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and strengthen important relationships.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, body image, and relationship or communication problems. She also supports those coping with life changes, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation.

Her work often blends practical skills with reflective conversation. Expect straightforward feedback, hands-on exercises, and moments to process difficult feelings. Angela encourages small, manageable steps so progress can be noticed between sessions.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It focuses on learning to live with difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on how feelings shape close relationships and helps people express needs and strengthen emotional bonds.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past efforts, and preferences to find what fits best. Plans can blend techniques from different approaches so the work responds to changing needs.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life, since they can reduce travel and allow scheduling around work or caregiving. Online work also makes it simple to use mindfulness exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments between meetings. The therapist will help tailor session length and tools so therapy fits into everyday routines.