Angela Howes , LISW, LCSW

Angela Howes is a licensed social worker with five years of clinical experience who brings a compassionate, practical approach to therapy. She holds LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials and is licensed in the state of Kentucky while serving clients in Ohio.

She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, struggles with addictions, the aftereffects of trauma and abuse, and concerns around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Angela emphasizes creating a respectful space where people can unpack both the difficult and meaningful events of their lives without judgment.

Her practice centers on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, adjusting pace and focus as goals evolve. Angela recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and honors that step as an important part of the healing and growth process. She aims to support clients as they build skills, increase resilience, and move toward clearer priorities and greater self-compassion.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Angela combines client-centered work with evidence-based strategies to meet people where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment and prioritizes the client’s perspective - it helps when someone needs space to explore feelings, values, and identity at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and to address unhelpful patterns related to addiction or stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can support regulation and reduce reactivity following trauma or during periods of high anxiety. Choosing the right approach is part of the work - Angela collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, varied energy levels, and different comfort zones. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and offer timely support while accommodating each person’s life circumstances.