Angela Williams

Compassionate therapy with practical tools

LMHC New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Angela

Angela Williams is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Background and approach

She centers client fit first, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and self-esteem. She also works with issues around intimacy, parenting, sleep and eating problems, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. Angela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop new skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility, and attachment-informed work to explore relational patterns.

With ten years of clinical experience in New York, she supports clients using practical tools, empathic listening, and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Online approaches that combine skill-building and values work

Angela commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address symptoms and build practical skills. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship strain and then practices new coping strategies to change those patterns. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients test which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client review progress and adjust methods as needed, using a mix of skill practice, reflection, and relational exploration to match treatment to the issue at hand.

Online therapy with Angela uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or work, maintain continuity between sessions, and practice skills in everyday contexts while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly help with?

She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Angela uses an empathetic, collaborative style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed work to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 10 years of experience providing counseling and has worked with a broad range of presenting problems over that time.

Where is Angela licensed and based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with license number NY LMHC 0088121.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Angela offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English