Hello and thank you for viewing my profile! I am a compassionate caring clinician who uses a client-centered approach. I can assist you in decreasing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, repetitive worried thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, advocating for yourself to improve your quality of life, and creating a life worth living that is in line with your values and the unique person that you are. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, feeling worthless, down in the dumps, and wondering if you can ever enjoy life and experience some sense of happiness again, I am here to help. If you would like to talk to someone in hopes of getting support, guidance, and a commitment to improving your quality of life, I understand and I can help. I will provide you with a safe space to explore, process, and talk about hard things (and not-so-hard things too!).

I became a therapist because I experienced firsthand how powerful therapy can be. My own journey in counseling changed the course of my life, and I saw how understanding and working with my emotions—rather than against them—opened doors I didn’t know existed. That experience stayed with me, and I realized I wanted to help others discover that same possibility for themselves. I enjoy using Emotion-Focused Therapy, helping teens and adults learn to understand, process, and regulate their emotions effectively. While EFT is my foundation, I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy- and tailor treatments for each client.

Hi. I am thrilled you stopped by to check out my therapy practice. It takes courage to take this step! Navigating life can be challenging, and seeking support is a great way to honor yourself. Therapy can truly be life-changing! I specialize in trauma recovery, such as issues related to, but not limited to, domestic violence, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, witnessing traumatic events, workplace trauma, and medical system trauma. Additionally, I specialize in treating issues related to depression, anxiety, phobias, caretaker stress, parenting and relationship issues, boundary setting, emotional dysregulation, loss and grief, coping with chronic illness and pain, and managing life from age 13+. Individuals with Ehler's-Danlos Syndrome are also a particular area of interest. Want to chat and figure out if we are a match for therapy? I look forward to you reaching out.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, or struggling to carry the weight of trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationship stress on your own. Reaching out for help can feel difficult, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I truly love the work I do and believe the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of the healing process. My approach to counseling is warm, compassionate, honest, and respectful. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, relationship conflicts, loss, addiction within families, and difficult past experiences. Together, we focus on understanding the challenges you’re facing, building on the strengths you already have, and developing healthier coping skills and emotional balance. Healing is possible, and my goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, peace, confidence, and hope. Let me help bring serenity back into your life.

I am a sex-positive couples therapist. I practice Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which integrates empirical evidence on what makes love last. Based on 40 years of relationship research, the Gottman approach takes the guess-work out of how we can cultivate strong & lasting relationships. When working to increase sexual & emotional intimacy, I practice Imago Relationship Therapy. I use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or “Tapping”) to help clients reduce stress, panic and anxiety. Tapping is a confluence of mindfulness, self-compassion, exposure therapy, and accessing the body’s ability to down-regulate our stress response through acupuncture points. Tapping is also highly effective in healing traumatic experiences and desensitizing both context specific & interpersonal triggers. You can learn more about Tapping in this Ted Talk & Research Article. Folks are getting hurt by the misuse of faith-based power. Adverse Religious Experiences can have long-term impacts on our psyche, emotions and self-worth. I understand the impact religious trauma can have on our day-to-day lives. I can appreciate the importance of finding a safe place to process these wounds and discover internal resources necessary to heal.

I am a somatic and relationship therapist, and provide both individual and couples therapy. For adults and adolescents dealing with various types of trauma from developmental to acute, I use Somatic Experiencing as well as IFS (internal family systems) to help you heal the intensity of your experience of past events that may be keeping you feeling overwhelmed and settle your nervous system in the here and now. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to work through life's challenges. In collaboration, we'll work to improve your understanding and relationship with yourself and those around you. For couples I use Gottman Couples Therapy to help you improve communication, and work through things from infidelity to parenting to navigating relationship changes. I am a sex positive therapist and have an understanding of the polyamorous and non-monogamy community, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. I am Board Certified in holistic nutrition and Certified in Functional Medicine, and work with Binge Eating and other patterns of disordered eating, as well as working with chronic illness and gut issues like IBD and IBS. I also support women dealing with PMDD, infertility, menopausal challenges, and other hormone related challenges both through counseling as well as functional nutrition if this is also desired. I aim to meet you where you are and identify the best support and approaches for you at this time in your life. Feel free to reach out with any questions to see if my approach is a right fit for you or your relationship.

My approach to counseling is to first honor the unique person you are and the experiences that have led you here to this point. I value the journey you are embarking on, and I will work to support you along the way by tailoring interventions and approaches that fit you and your goals. I am confident that our work together can help you achieve your goals!

It’s hard to be ok when your child’s not. If your child is struggling with their mental health, the first thing I want to start off with is saying: I’m so sorry to hear that. You are so welcome here. I can’t claim to know your experience, but I know that when my daughter was struggling with her mental health and ended up in a psychiatric hospital after self-harming and suicide attempts, all I wanted to do was take away her pain and make everything better. I felt impotent and alone. My thoughts were anxious, terrified, and panicked. I continuously asked myself: Had I caused this? Hi, I’m Angie. I’m a Coach, Counselor, and a Mother. However, none of these roles could prepare me for how terrified I was when my daughter experienced her mental health crisis. Like I said earlier, there were plenty of people and organizations to help my daughter, and I thank God for them. But, as her mother, I felt alone and isolated, there was no help available to me and at some level, it felt selfish and self-indulgent to ask for it. There was no one who could understand the constant thought that I had failed her. No one to stop me from reliving every one of my parenting mistakes. DisruptedKC has been set up so you do not have to navigate your child’s mental health struggles alone. Im pleased to say my daughter is thriving, we got through it and you can too. As a counselor, I was taught that things in the past affect the present, so it made sense for me to go to the past to find out what was going on in my daughter's present. But that exploration got me nowhere, apart from deeper into panic and fear. The answer was much simpler. I just needed to look in the right direction. Let me help you navigate this challenge. Through my coaching, counseling, and retreats, I give you the support you need and hold your hand, so you can hold theirs.

I strive to provide my clients with an accepting, judgment-free space to explore their feelings, as well as gain the tools to break away from the repetitive thoughts and expectations that are suffocating them. My clients describe themselves as perfectionists and people pleasers who want to learn how to create balance and consider their own needs.