- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Angela
Angela Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and depression among the concerns she helps people with. She also notes experience supporting members of the LGBT community and people coping with grief and parenting challenges.
Angela earned a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University in 2012 and has worked across different areas of social services. Her background includes advocacy and support for LGBTQIA and undocumented populations. That work shaped how she understands barriers people face when asking for help.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. She helps clients name patterns, experiment with new behaviors, and practice ways of managing stress and overwhelming feelings. Conversations are straightforward and centered on what is happening now and what the client wants to change.
Angela also addresses more complex issues such as co-morbidity, addiction, and problems with communication and control. She supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family tensions, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. Her approach includes helping clients set small, concrete goals and tracking progress over time.
For someone feeling nervous about social situations or phobias, Angela can work on anxiety management skills and exposure-based steps that feel manageable. She encourages clear communication, steadier routines, and gradual practice of challenging situations to build confidence.
How evidence-based approaches shape online work
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable change. One common approach she uses teaches practical anxiety management skills such as breathing, pacing, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. These techniques help people facing social anxiety and phobias take gradual steps toward situations that feel hard.Another approach is behavioral experiments and graded exposure. This involves planning small, doable actions that test fears and build confidence over time. It is useful for avoidance, social fears, and phobia-related situations where repeated, manageable practice is needed.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Angela will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. She checks in on progress and shifts tactics when needed so the work stays practical and focused on the client's priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in the kinds of settings that challenge them, then discuss how those attempts went with a licensed professional.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem and depression along with grief, parenting and LGBT concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical steps, naming patterns, and trying new behaviors between meetings. Conversations focus on current problems and concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in social services and clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.