AH Portrait of Angela Howes

Angela Howes, LISW, LCSW

Practical support for stress and anxiety

5 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Angela

Angela Howes is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports people coping with addictions, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges around relationships and parenting. Angela aims to make the first steps feel doable and direct, and she meets people where they are.

With five years of clinical experience, Angela adapts conversations and care to each person’s needs.

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Background and approach

She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear steps people can use between meetings. Her approach draws on client-centered work that values the person’s viewpoint.

Angela also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and grounding when anxiety or mood symptoms feel overwhelming. She uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to support change and build momentum.

These methods are used to identify strengths and to plan next steps that fit daily life. The aim is steady progress rather than dramatic shifts overnight. Angela holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Kentucky while practicing from Ohio.

She encourages people to take the step of reaching out when they are ready, and she will tailor the path forward to match each person’s goals and pace.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, so online sessions begin with open questions to learn what matters most and to set the agenda together. This approach helps shape sessions so they reflect real daily struggles and goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online work often uses brief exercises and homework that can be discussed over video or text to track what helps in everyday life.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple grounding and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These practices can be introduced in a session and then practiced between meetings using phone reminders or messaging check-ins.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust based on what fits the client’s life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing brief contact. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping therapy practical and ongoing.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Angela help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues like anger and life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and person-centered, focusing on listening first, then setting clear, achievable goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials. She is licensed in Kentucky and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
5 years
Licensed
Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English

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