Therapist profile
Angela Harris, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Angela
Angela Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She graduated with a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and has worked across different areas of social work practice. Angela lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, family and parenting among her focus areas.
Her background includes advocacy and support for LGBTQIA and undocumented communities. She has helped people cope with addictions and the day-to-day pressures that come with parenting and caregiving. Angela also works with people facing grief, mood concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and problems such as codependency or communication breakdowns.
In sessions she aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She encourages practical conversation about what is happening now and what a person wants to change. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, immediate stressors, and small steps a person can try between meetings.
Her work covers matters like abandonment, blended family tensions, divorce and separation, and domestic violence-related stress. She also addresses eating and substance-related issues, caregiver strain, and navigating co-occurring concerns. Angela recognizes how complicated family-related stresses can be and focuses on clear, usable strategies.
People who are looking for straightforward conversation about parenting strain, relationship friction, or addictive behavior may find her approach matches their needs. To begin, the usual first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is talking through current thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns that increase stress or anxiety; this helps people notice triggering situations and try small experiments to reduce distress. Another useful method focuses on coping skills for addiction and mood problems, teaching concrete steps for managing cravings, mood swings, or overwhelming emotions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will decide which techniques to try and check in regularly to see what is working and what needs adjusting.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have a shorter check-in between in-person commitments. Other practical benefits include being able to maintain momentum when life gets hectic and matching session times to everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, family and parenting among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical conversation about current patterns and small changes to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in social work roles since earning her master’s degree.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.