About Angela
Angela McAlarney welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She writes simply and directly to make the first step easier. Angela aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.
Angela is an Ohio licensed independent social worker - LISW - with three years of experience listed for this role. She focuses on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship struggles.
How Angela works
She also helps people navigating LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life changes. In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that links thoughts, feelings, and actions. She works with clients to spot unhelpful patterns and try practical exercises that can change daily habits.
The work is often direct and focused, with steps people can practice between meetings. Angela pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and supports people dealing with impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia. She also addresses caregiver stress and women's issues and helps people build self-love and coping skills.
Her approach centers on the client's own knowledge of their life. She treats people as the expert of their story and offers guidance, tools, and encouragement. The aim is steady progress toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.
Angela lists one way of working on the entry:
What Angela works with
The areas below are the ones Angela selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How CBT and online sessions work together
Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable steps and uses exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits.Finding the best approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily challenges, and what methods feel comfortable. Then she will suggest techniques and adjust them based on what works for the person and their preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written exercises, and ongoing support between scheduled meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, caregiving schedule, or other time constraints while still using CBT tools and worksheets.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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