- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Angela
Angela Hastings is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with 12 years of hands-on experience. She offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. Angela writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients set the pace and goals for their work together.
Her style is warm and interactive. She often acts like a coach or mentor, helping people try new skills between sessions.
Background and approach
She uses client-centered methods so the person’s priorities guide each visit rather than a fixed agenda. Angela draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity and increase calm.
Solution-focused ideas help keep sessions practical and goal-directed when clients want quick, usable steps. She has extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, and parenting-related stress. Additional focuses include self-harm, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and questions around life purpose and forgiveness.
Angela is comfortable discussing faith when it matters to the person she is supporting. Sessions feel collaborative and down-to-earth. People who want clear tools, steady encouragement, and someone who will listen without judgment may find her approach helpful.
Prospective clients in Michigan can expect straightforward guidance and practical steps to manage daily challenges.
What Angela works with
Everything Angela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Angela helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Body image
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Angela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How practical therapies translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in front of the screen. It means sessions are guided by the client’s goals and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaches concrete skills to change them; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce reactivity and impulsive behaviors.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current challenges and then suggest techniques to try. That plan can change over time as progress is made or needs shift, and the client helps shape the direction.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when discussing complex issues or learning new skills. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, practice between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules are busy or travel is involved, while keeping the work focused on real-life goals and skill building.
Questions people ask about Angela
What kinds of concerns does Angela help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, parenting stress, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered. She often acts as a mentor or coach and focuses on practical skills and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in the clinical field working with crisis intervention, life transitions, chronic anxiety, and depression.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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