- Goal focused
- Warm listening
- Skill building
About Angela
Angela Grimes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. She brings 19 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, parenting, motivation, and self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.
Angela keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She creates a calm space where people can talk about feelings and everyday challenges without fear of judgment. That practical approach makes it easier to try small changes that add up over time.
Her background includes work with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar conditions, as well as issues like grief, anger, and trouble sleeping. She also supports people coping with addiction, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer-related concerns, and caregiver stress.
Angela uses methods that emphasize clear goals and workable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy puts attention on strengths and immediate solutions to current problems. Together these approaches guide practical plans for change.
People who choose Angela typically want a therapist who listens, offers concrete strategies, and helps them build coping skills. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks in on progress as goals evolve.
How Angela’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy
Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT focuses on practical skills like tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and adjusting behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which zeroes in on current strengths and immediate steps. This method helps set clear, short-term goals and build momentum from small successes.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Angela will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest strategies that fit their needs. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as things change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help adapt CBT and solution-focused exercises to an online setting so clients can practice skills between appointments.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angela commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and steps. She emphasizes listening, collaboration, and concrete strategies that can be used day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as LISW, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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