Therapist profile
Angela Freed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting strain
About Angela
Angela Freed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on common life pressures such as stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and effects of trauma and abuse.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Angela adapts how she talks and plans work to the concerns a person brings. That can mean short-term problem solving or longer-term conversations about patterns and meaning.
She has worked in a range of settings over many years. That background informs how she helps people manage caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the emotional strain that comes with illness or aging. Angela also addresses issues like body image, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and isolation.
In sessions she listens for specific triggers and patterns. Then she helps people try new ways of coping and communicating. She pays attention to practical changes clients can test between meetings, such as small behavior shifts and communication strategies.
People who come to her often want clearer tools for daily life. They leave with concrete steps to reduce distress and improve interactions at home. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Angela uses evidence-based techniques that focus on what people can do differently in daily life. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more balanced thinking. That helps reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how situations are interpreted. Another method centers on skill-based work such as communication exercises and concrete coping strategies for stress, grief, and relationship strain. These skills can be practiced between sessions to notice small shifts in behavior and feelings.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match a person’s schedule. It also makes it possible to focus on practical skill-building and real-life practice between meetings without requiring a particular location.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What family and parenting concerns does she address?
She addresses parenting strain, communication problems, family conflict, and related stressors. The list also includes caregiving stress, divorce and separation effects, and family of origin issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying new coping strategies, and testing small behavior changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in a variety of settings helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Her practice is located in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Confirm language and regional details before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling a meeting.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing by location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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