Licensed clinical social worker recordAlabama
Angela Whitlock, LCSW, LICSW
Alabama
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 4675C
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 27427-C
- NPI
- 1013415462
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
These details come from information Angela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Attachment focused work
About Angela
Angela Whitlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. She also supports people dealing with trauma, caregiver strain, and challenges around intimacy and self‑esteem.
She begins by listening to each person's story and asking practical questions about what is causing strain now. Sessions focus on the person's priorities and move at a pace they set. Angela uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon, and helps people name patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to relationship patterns, centers the client's perspective, and works on thoughts and actions that contribute to symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing add short-term strategies for handling stress and making change.
Angela has a Master of Social Work from Alabama A&M University and over a decade of practice experience. She has worked with young adults and members of the LGBTQ community and has experience supporting military families, according to her background. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients.
People who come to her often want clear, usable steps to reduce distress and improve communication. She helps clients set practical goals, try small behavioral changes, and review what is or isn't working. The emphasis is on real-life coping and straightforward discussion of options.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment‑based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current stress and communication. It helps when someone wants to understand recurring problems with trust, closeness, or emotional distance. Client‑centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, using open conversation and reflection to clarify goals and move at the client's pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and practice that can reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and day‑to‑day life. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions so people can apply strategies in real time at home or during a break at work.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy difficulties, caregiver stress, and related problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and guilt and shame.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers the client's perspective and combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to produce practical steps and clearer patterns of behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations, including young adults, military families, and members of the LGBTQ community as noted in her background.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her licenses are listed as AR LCSW and AL LICSW and she practices in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I am outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers