Therapist profile
Angela Fleischer, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and trauma
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- Trauma work
- Parenting support
- Stress and anxiety
About Angela
Angela Fleischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Angela also lists work related to LGBT concerns and coaching among her practice areas.
Before providing therapy, she has held roles in higher education administration and policy. That work includes serving as a Director of Equity Grievance and Title IX Coordinator at Southern Oregon University and consulting on forensic trauma interviewing. She has taught on trauma-informed investigations for campus safety and related organisations.
Angela has long experience working with people who have survived sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and childhood sexual abuse. She has also worked with people who live with post-traumatic stress and has experience supporting first responder populations such as law enforcement, medical workers, and fire safety officials. In addition, she has helped many individuals and adolescents with communication and family dynamics.
In sessions she aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Practical problem solving and direct discussion of difficult events are part of how she works. She describes helping people take the first step toward changes that matter in daily life.
Outside clinical work she has been active with local and national efforts related to sexual assault response and policy. She has served on boards and task forces and has worked with lawmakers and campus programs focused on supporting survivors and improving institutional responses.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Angela uses evidence-informed techniques that focus on understanding and processing difficult events and improving day-to-day functioning. One common approach she uses involves trauma-focused methods that help people name and work through traumatic memories and their impacts, which can help reduce intrusive symptoms and improve coping. Another approach emphasizes anxiety and stress management skills such as grounding, breathing, and behavioral adjustments to reduce panic and manage worry symptoms.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Angela will work with each person to identify goals and preferences and then try strategies that match those needs. She checks in regularly to see what is helping and adjusts course when needed so therapy stays practical and relevant to life at home.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find that online sessions let them fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep appointments between work or caregiving responsibilities. If you need a quieter or shorter check-in, mention that when you schedule so options can be discussed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, career shifts, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She keeps sessions direct and practical, encouraging clear conversation about difficult events and concrete problem solving related to daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience and additional years working with survivors of sexual violence and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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