- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Depression support
About Angela
Angela Dixon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. She also notes work around coping with life changes and related stresses.
Angela focuses on practical, everyday steps people can use to manage strong emotions and difficult situations. She pays attention to how sleep, nutrition, and day-to-day habits affect mood and coping. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with clear talk about what to try between meetings.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing major life transitions and health-related challenges. This includes supporting people with chronic illness, caregiving strain, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life issues. Angela has also worked with people experiencing isolation, immigration-related stress, and survivor experiences after domestic violence.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms of depression and anxiety and to process traumatic memories and grief. In session she helps people name their priorities, practice concrete coping skills, and decide on next steps. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Practical matters are part of her approach. Angela discusses how routines, rest, and small behavioral changes can reduce overwhelm. She supports clients in making manageable plans and tracking what does and does not help.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Angela works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing difficult experiences and building practical coping skills. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Another approach supports gradual, manageable steps to face feared situations and reduce avoidance, which can help with social anxiety and phobic responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela will review your goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then recommend methods to try. Sessions often begin by setting small, measurable objectives and checking progress over time so adjustments can be made together.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. When arranging online work, consider practical benefits such as fitting appointments around work or caregiving, joining from a quieter location, or choosing a shorter check-in when time is limited. These practical options can make it easier to keep regular appointments and apply new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, LGBT-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions conversational and practical, with clear steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin an intake or first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.