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Dr. Angela Roberts

Therapist · Virginia

Dr. Angela Roberts

LPC

Experienced therapist focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Stress and mood support
  • Career concerns

About Angela

Dr. Angela Roberts is an LPC with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and career concerns. She works in Virginia and supports people facing depression, trauma, and mood challenges. Her approach centers on listening first and shaping therapy around each person's needs.

In sessions she emphasizes practical tools alongside empathic listening. Clients develop coping skills for anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also addresses compassion fatigue and issues common to first responders.

Dr. Roberts blends several therapeutic styles to match a person's goals. She uses client-centered methods to center the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices for emotion regulation.

Her work pays attention to painful feelings like guilt and shame, and to processes such as forgiveness. She supports people through relationship strain and family-related stress by focusing on individual coping and communication skills. She also brings experience with bipolar and other mood disorders.

Visits begin with a short assessment to set clear, practical goals. Dr. Roberts aims to help people find steady ways to handle setbacks and move toward growth. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

How therapy approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard and shapes goals around what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful habits; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches targeted skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This exploration can start in the first few sessions and be adjusted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. The focus remains on delivering helpful, evidence-based methods in a way that suits everyday life and supports steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and family stress. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, first responder issues, and women's concerns.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with skill-building. She adapts methods like CBT and DBT to match what each person needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has 30 years of experience working in mental health, bringing long-term clinical practice to a range of mood and stress concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia as a licensed professional counselor.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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