Therapist profile
Angela Whitlock, LCSW, LICSW
Alabama
LCSW LICSW - relationships and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Alabama / 4675C; LCSW, Arkansas / 27427-C
- NPI
- 1013415462
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
About
- Attachment work
- Cognitive strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Angela
Angela Whitlock is an LCSW and an LICSW licensed in Alabama with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues connected to trauma, identity, and caregiving. Angela also focuses on codependency, attachment problems, and related struggles such as people-pleasing and commitment worries.
Her approach centers on listening first. Sessions are led by the client's pace and priorities. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Angela blends attachment-based ideas into practical conversations about relationship habits and boundaries. She also brings mindfulness skills to help with overwhelming emotions and motivational interviewing to support change when clients feel stuck. Sessions tend to mix reflection, skill-building, and goal-focused work.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about what gets in the way of feeling more grounded. Angela draws on her background working with young adults and LGBTQ+ people to address identity, shame, and relational problems without judgment. She places particular attention on caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Alabama A&M University. Her combined clinical experience and the approaches she uses aim to help people regain more control over their choices, their responses, and their relationships.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions today. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practice different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pacing, giving space for a person to name what matters and guide each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, mood, and unhelpful routines.Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit. That collaboration helps shape whether more skills practice, reflective conversation, or short goals feel most useful.
Confirm session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or be arranged in ways that reduce the need for travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy practical and connected to everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like codependency and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and interactive, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed conversation, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Alabama.
Can sessions be done in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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