Angela Howes , LISW, LCSW

Angela Howes, LISW, LCSW, is a licensed social worker with five years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both indicating advanced training in social work and clinical practice. She creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where individuals can unpack and process the events and emotions shaping their lives, whether those experiences feel positive or painful.

Angela adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique circumstances and goals, tailoring interventions to suit different learning styles and life situations. She values collaboration and practical problem solving, helping people build skills and insight that support lasting change. Acknowledging that beginning therapy can require courage, she honors the step of reaching out and supports clients as they take that first move toward growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Angela draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping people explore their values, clarify goals, and strengthen self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical coping skills, which can be useful for managing anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity to difficult memories or triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as clients progress, treating therapeutic choice as a partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage childcare or work commitments, and continue support when travel or distance would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, structured work through these formats while adapting pace and tools to each client’s circumstances.