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Angela Blake

Experienced clinician focusing on practical change

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
34 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Angela

Angela Blake, MD, LCSW-C, brings 34 years of clinical experience to her work supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches each client with an expectation of strengths, viewing individuals as the experts of their own stories while offering guidance to help them move toward greater fulfillment and resilience. Angela emphasizes collaborative goal-setting so clients can monitor progress and adjust plans as their needs evolve.

Her practice combines evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance, helping clients build motivation, manage symptoms, and restore confidence. Sessions commonly focus on practical skills for coping, clearer communication, and strategies to address mood concerns and relationship tensions.

Angela schedules most sessions for about 45 minutes and recommends weekly meetings for the first month to six weeks to establish momentum. She works from Maryland and provides services in English, and she asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin the intake and scheduling process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Angela integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and can access their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela works with clients to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods as progress unfolds so the therapy fits each person's needs and preferences rather than relying on a single technique.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to maintain regular weekly meetings during the early phase of work and to check in between appointments when needed, helping clients integrate new skills into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?
She works with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, drawing from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic concepts, and solution-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Angela is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 13147.
Which languages does she provide therapy in?
Services are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English