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Angela Smyser, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Life can be challenging, and we all need a little support from time to time. I firmly believe in fostering a warm and interactive therapy environment, where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. Your well-being is my top priority, and I am committed to treating you with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, grief, or caregiver difficulties, I am here to assist you. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, and I am dedicated to helping you find the strength and resilience within yourself to overcome these obstacles.

My therapy style incorporates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and strengths-based approaches. By tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to your specific needs, I aim to provide you with the most effective and personalized support possible. Together, we can develop strategies to empower you on your path to a more fulfilling life.

Embarking on the journey towards personal transformation requires courage, and I want to applaud you for taking this important step. If you feel ready to explore new possibilities and make positive changes, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here and eager to support you every step of the way.

Professional experience

5 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LCSW CW022104

Reviews

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Good therapist

Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 10 months on issues concerning career difficulties

Angela is wonderful. She has a calming presence and always makes me feel seen and heard. She has helped me to communicate better with my husband, establish boundaries with people, and helped to ease my anxiety. I really appreciate having her to talk to!

Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes

Angela listens to goals, provides needed guidance and tools to achieve those goals at your own pace. She's been a big part of my mental health journey

Written on Feb 05, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I will always take a moment to write how truly wonderful Angie is, even though her true incredibleness is hard to put in to words. Regardless of the challenge I present, she justifies how I am feeling, and presents a me with an approach to resolve and move forward. She hones in on specific details which create even deeper therapy. I can confidently say, my life has become transformed because of every single discussion she has taken to have with me .

Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Angela Smyser is an exceptional therapist who creates a safe and supportive environment where I feel truly heard and understood. Her insightful guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist.

Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Angela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She was kind & understanding! She took the time to listen as well as give great feedback & worksheets to try for myself. I highly recommend Angela!

Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem