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Angela Freed

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Angela FreedLPC

Practical support for life changes and grief

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  • Experience14 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem work

About Angela

Angela Freed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and calm support to help people take the first steps toward change.

In sessions she focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and build confidence. Conversations are tailored to each person, with treatment plans shaped around real goals. Angela talks through coping strategies and small steps people can try between meetings.

She has worked across multiple settings and with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she supports include body image, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and cancer-related adjustment.

Angela emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then helps people choose approaches that fit their needs and values. The work is intended to be concrete and usable in daily life, not only theoretical.

People who choose her can expect down-to-earth conversation, clear suggestions, and encouragement to practice new skills. She frames progress as a series of small, achievable changes rather than a single big step.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical tools and clear steps. For example, approaches that emphasize coping skills teach concrete strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and grief. These techniques break problems into manageable parts and offer exercises people can use between sessions to track progress and build confidence.

Another commonly used approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns. This method helps people notice unhelpful habits, practice new ways of expressing needs, and set boundaries that reduce ongoing conflict or resentment. It can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which techniques fit their goals, values, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful in real life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for people balancing caregiving, work, or medical appointments while maintaining steady progress.

License and NPI

  • LPC Pennsylvania · No. PC008847

NPI1659940013

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like trauma, relationship issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

What is her approach in therapy?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a treatment plan to the person's goals and day-to-day needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience across a variety of settings helping people with a broad range of emotional and life issues.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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