- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Angela
Angela Will is a Maryland-based clinician with three decades of professional experience. She combines medical knowledge (MD) and social work practice (LCSW-C) to guide people through parenting challenges and related stress. Her approach centers on listening first and helping parents find practical ways to cope.
She focuses on common concerns that come up for parents, such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and stress. She also supports people managing trauma and abuse, attention differences like ADHD, and issues tied to autism and Asperger syndrome.
Background and approach
She pays attention to identity-related concerns, including LGBT topics. Sessions are meant to be a conversational place to sort thoughts and feelings. She aims to create an open atmosphere where people can speak without fear of judgment.
The work often includes reflecting on patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing ways to respond differently at home. With long experience, she draws on practical methods rather than jargon. She helps parents build confidence, manage motivation, and reduce symptoms that interfere with day-to-day life.
When self-harm concerns are present, she addresses safety and coping strategies directly. People who choose her can expect steady, straightforward support and options for online care. Her combined MD and LCSW-C background informs a broad view of emotional and behavioral concerns in parenting and family contexts.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Self-harm
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Angela Will uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in accessible ways. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills to manage stress and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and simple behavior adjustments that reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. These tools help when parenting demands feel overwhelming and routines break down.Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult experiences through safe, paced conversations and strategies to reduce distressing reactions. This helps people who carry painful memories that affect mood, relationships, or parenting responses. She also addresses motivation and self-esteem with action-focused steps to rebuild confidence and create achievable goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommends techniques to try together. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods are adjusted to match changing needs.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial cues and have fuller conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is a problem, and live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility to schedule help around parenting responsibilities and day-to-day demands.
Questions people ask about Angela
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with parents on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, self-harm, and LGBT-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She creates an open space for people to talk and focuses on straightforward strategies to change patterns and build confidence.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 30 years of professional experience combining medical and social work perspectives to support people facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Maryland and practices with credentials listed as MD and LCSW-C.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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