- Evidence-based methods
- Compassionate coaching
- Goal focused
About Angela
Angela Smith-Misja is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and big life changes. She aims to make the first steps into therapy less overwhelming and more approachable for someone searching for calm and practical support.
She uses clear, evidence-based tools to address panic, anxious thoughts, and everyday stress. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Angela emphasizes collaboration so clients feel understood and involved in setting goals.
Her background includes four years working as a therapist and many more years in social work across different settings. That experience informs a flexible approach for different life stages and situations. She often supports people navigating LGBTQ concerns, relationship strain, and transitions related to pregnancy or parenting.
In sessions Angela draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and compassion-focused and mindfulness-based methods. She adapts strategies to each person rather than using a single formula. Expect practical skills, paced exposure to feared situations when appropriate, and attention to self-kindness.
Therapy with Angela typically centers on building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of balance. She encourages straightforward conversation about worries, panic symptoms, and what gets in the way of living the life someone wants. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Angela uses well-established, evidence-based techniques to help people manage anxiety and panic. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with behavioral experiments. This can help reduce the immediate intensity of panic and change how daily worry is handled.Compassion-focused ideas encourage learning kinder self-talk and calming strategies when anxiety spikes. Mindfulness-based techniques teach attention skills and steadying practices to reduce reactivity and build moment-to-moment calm. Each approach helps with symptoms like panic attacks, rumination, and overwhelming stress in different ways.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed recipe.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online care can make scheduling easier around work or family demands, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to maintain regular appointments and practice skills between visits when therapy fits smoothly into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angela commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, self-esteem, relationship and sexuality matters, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and practical with an emphasis on collaboration. Sessions focus on skill-building, short-term strategies, and gradual work on difficult situations.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Angela has four years as a practicing therapist and additional years of social work experience across multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.