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Angela Harris

LCSW

Practical support for everyday emotional challenges

  • Stress and anxiety help
  • Focus on real steps
  • LGBTQIA advocacy experience

About Angela

Angela Harris is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and has worked across different settings advocating for LGBTQIA and undocumented communities. Angela focuses on practical support for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety in day-to-day life. She also addresses addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. Eating and food-related issues are among the concerns she lists in her work.

In sessions she aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Her style centers on listening first, then working with the person to set clear, manageable steps forward. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her background includes advocacy and direct service roles that inform a practical approach to problem solving. Angela draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with complex problems like co-occurring conditions, grief, and caregiver stress.

People who appreciate straightforward guidance and collaborative planning often find this approach helpful. She encourages small changes that add up, and supports people as they try new ways of handling old patterns.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people untangle everyday problems and habits. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then practicing new, more helpful responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and compulsive behaviors. Another approach emphasizes building practical skills for coping and emotion regulation, which can be useful for stress, addiction challenges, and managing mood instability.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try approaches that match your goals, and adjust the work together as needs change. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people join from different locations within the same region when that suits their schedule. Licensed professionals can discuss which session rhythm and format will best support your goals during the first meeting.

License and NPI

LCSW North Carolina · No. C010633
NPI1417340688

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem struggles, depression, grief, and eating and food-related issues among others.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, creating a nonjudgmental space and working with people to set clear, manageable steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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