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Angelica Washington

Calm-focused, practical therapy for life transitions

LPCC, LMHC Florida

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

Angelica Washington blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, person-centered stance to help clients address anxiety, stress, trauma, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

As a licensed clinician practicing in Florida for four years, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and skills-based strategies to tailor care to each person’s situation.

Her work often focuses on issues such as LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, bipolar mood management, and coping with life transitions, and she also addresses a wide range of related difficulties including attachment and communication problems, dissociation, and challenges tied to chronic illness or body image.

Washington approaches therapy with sensitivity and respect, inviting clients to co-create a treatment plan that fits their values and goals. She prioritizes collaboration and clear, practical steps so people can build coping skills and improve daily functioning.

For those navigating trauma, relationship disruptions, or shifting life roles, her practice emphasizes real-world tools along with validating, client-centered conversation. Sessions aim to balance goal-focused work with responsiveness to each client’s pace and preferences.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Angelica frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. She also incorporates client-centered principles that emphasize empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to guide the pace and priorities of sessions while the therapist provides support and reflection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Angelica works together with clients to decide what fits their needs and goals. She will explore preferences, test techniques, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback indicate, treating the relationship as a collaborative effort rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and access from different locations within her accepted region. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life transitions while still engaging in structured, goal-oriented work based on CBT and client-centered methods.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Angelica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, and coping with life changes, plus a variety of related issues listed in her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to meet client goals.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience practicing in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials with license details OH LPCC E.2505830 and FL LMHC MH24827, and she practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English