Therapist profile
Angela Josie, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
Continue with AngelaKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701004755
- NPI1568823755
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction concerns
- Practical coping skills
About Angela
Angela Josie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and anger. Her work is practical and direct, aimed at reducing the things that get in the way of daily life.
She focuses on understanding the feelings that come up around guilt, shame, and frustration. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, asks straightforward questions, and helps people identify patterns that keep problems repeating. The goal is to develop clearer ways of responding when strong emotions appear.
Her approach centers on evidence-based techniques that translate to everyday actions. That means practicing new skills in session and planning how to use them between meetings. People can expect concrete strategies for managing intense feelings and repairing relationships strained by anger or addiction.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of reactions to stressful events and long-term emotional patterns. She prioritizes realistic steps people can use right away, including breathing and grounding practices, emotional recognition, and problem-focused planning. Progress is measured by what changes in daily routines and relationships.
If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process is straightforward so people can move from deciding to try therapy to taking a first step without extra hurdles.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes learning skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity; this involves identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and rehearsing skills during sessions so people can use them in real situations. Another approach she uses addresses trauma and its effects by helping people name painful memories and their impact, then developing safer ways to cope and regain routine functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and different issues come up, and she supports adjustments along the way.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or enabling sessions when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals often adapt pacing and tools for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills people can use in daily life and discussion of patterns that cause repeated problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a therapist working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.