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Angela Harris

Angela Harris, LCSW

North Carolina

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Blended family issues

About Angela

Angela Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. She began clinical social work after earning a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University, and she has worked across different roles in the field. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

Angela has experience advocating for LGBTQIA and undocumented communities. She has also supported people facing substance use concerns and domestic violence. Her practice includes work around family topics and specific areas such as abandonment and blended family issues. She brings practical, direct help for common problems people bring to therapy.

In sessions she listens for what matters most to the client and helps them name small, achievable steps. Conversations tend to focus on everyday challenges - managing anxiety, improving communication, coping with loss, or developing routines that reduce stress. She avoids jargon and uses clear, plain language.

Her approach is collaborative. Clients and she set goals together and track progress over time. When needed, she draws on evidence-based techniques to address mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.

People who choose Angela often want straightforward guidance and a focus on practical coping strategies. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session so she can understand immediate concerns and fit their needs to her practice.

Approaches she uses and how online sessions work

Angela draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, behavior, and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and new routines. This helps with anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms.

Another approach emphasizes structured problem solving and behavioral planning. That method breaks larger problems into steps, builds coping strategies, and supports gradual change for issues like addiction, low motivation, and managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with the person seeking help to decide which techniques match goals and preferences. Plans get adjusted over time based on what helps and what doesn’t.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and supporting continuity when routines change. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach skills, review progress, and set practical steps to try between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT matters.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

She uses straightforward, practical conversation and helps people set small, achievable steps toward their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience since completing a Master of Social Work degree.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she see international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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