- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and sexuality
- Life transitions
About Angela
Angela Smith-Misja is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with four years of experience working as a therapist. She helps people who are feeling stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients at this time.
Angela works directly with issues related to LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and sexuality. She also supports people facing life transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth, career or role changes, and challenges tied to military service. Communication problems, blended family tensions, and questions about non-monogamous relationships are among the practical topics she addresses.
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She describes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, compassion-focused ideas, and mindfulness-based methods to help people notice patterns, manage intense feelings, and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than vague promises of change.
Angela brings prior social work experience across many settings to her clinical work. That background informs how she talks through systems, roles, and everyday stresses with clients. She aims to help people clarify what matters now and take manageable next steps toward their goals.
To start a first session, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment through the service. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Angela notes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on real-life problems like panic attacks, worry, or relationship tensions.She also draws on compassion-focused ideas to reduce self-criticism and build gentler responses to stress. Mindfulness-based practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in high-anxiety moments. Each approach is explained in simple terms and applied to the concerns a person brings.
Finding the best method is part of the work. Angela discusses options with each client and decides collaboratively which techniques to try first based on current goals and preferences. That process can include short experiments between sessions to see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around work, childcare, or medical appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will work with each person to make session length and scheduling suit daily life rather than promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues and helps people facing life purpose questions and other life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral methods, compassion-informed ideas, and mindfulness to identify patterns and test small changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and has four years of experience as a therapist, plus earlier social work roles in various settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Ohio and holds the LISW credential, which is listed as OH LISW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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