Angela Bode

Compassionate, collaborative therapy with practical tools

LCSW, CSW Florida

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Angela

Angela Bode is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings three years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida.

Background and approach

She frames her work around a client-centered stance, believing that people are the experts on their own lives and should help shape the pace and goals of therapy. Angela blends practical, skills-based strategies with reflective exploration to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and addiction.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and on mindfulness techniques to strengthen emotion regulation and coping skills. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative and solution-focused ideas to help clients clarify values, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward achievable changes.

Angela’s practice emphasizes collaboration, realistic treatment planning, and a strengths-based orientation for clients navigating grief, family issues, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and related struggles. Therapy sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling follows therapist availability.

Angela holds both LCSW and CSW credentials and works with clients in English from her Florida practice.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and related behaviors; this approach often includes concrete exercises and homework that adapt easily to remote sessions. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to set their own goals and pace, making collaboration straightforward whether meeting by video or phone. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she draws on to teach present-moment awareness and emotion regulation skills that clients can practice between sessions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Angela partners with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so work feels practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Angela help with?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and many family-related difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, combining practical skills training with reflective work to support goals you set together.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has three years of professional experience and has worked across settings addressing mood, substance use, trauma, and relationship challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as LCSW and CSW with credential details CO LCSW CSW.09926013 and FL LCSW SW18384, and she practices in Florida.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on therapist availability and preference.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

Addictions GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida, Colorado

Languages

English