- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Maine, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tangela
Dr. Tangela Isely is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns.
Her style is warm and collaborative and she aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most. She draws on practical therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach. In sessions she listens first, clarifies what is causing distress, and then helps build small, achievable steps toward change.
Background and approach
The focus is on real-life skills people can use between sessions. Dr. Isely has supported individuals through grief, addiction, relationship strain, and caregiving stress.
She also addresses issues like attachment, abandonment, and disruptions in sleep or eating. Her work often includes coaching around career stress and coping with life changes. Clients can expect straightforward conversations and concrete tools.
Mindfulness practices and acceptance strategies are used when they fit the person's goals. The therapist works at a pace set by the client and checks in often about what is and isn't helpful. Dr.
Isely practices from Texas and brings nearly two decades of experience to each session. She offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences. Reaching out starts with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first meeting.
What Tangela works with
Everything Tangela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tangela helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tangela lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Dr. Isely often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and navigating big life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Both approaches are practical and goal-oriented and can be taught over video or messaging.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be done together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then recommend strategies that fit your life. You can adjust methods as you go so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when a brief check-in fits your day. Live chat and text are useful for short updates, homework check-ins, or when writing helps you process thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Tangela
What concerns does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting-related worries, among many other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and warm, combining client-centered listening with practical skills from therapies like DBT and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices from Texas and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.
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