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Angela Slocum

Therapist · Michigan

Angela Slocum

LMSW

Compassionate social work for life transitions

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Experience
10 years
Based in
Michigan
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Practical coping steps
  • Warm, nonjudgmental listening
  • Goal focused support

About Angela

Angela Slocum is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and major life changes. She brings a calm presence and straightforward guidance to conversations about difficult emotions. Angela emphasizes practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she has ten years of professional counseling experience. Before that she spent additional years working in social work roles, so she blends counseling skills with broad social work perspective. Angela aims to make sessions a place where people can talk without judgment and begin to feel a bit more hopeful.

In sessions she focuses on listening first, then finding simple, doable changes clients can try between meetings. That might mean setting small goals, practicing new ways to handle stress, or trying different approaches to communication. She encourages people to notice what helps and to tweak plans so they fit real life.

Angela also supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness, blended family challenges, financial stress, and end-of-life concerns. She works with people navigating the emotional side of pregnancy, aging, and major transitions. Her aim is to empower each person to take clearer steps toward the life they want.

Clients can expect a respectful, warm tone and a focus on solutions that fit daily routines. Angela helps people break big problems into manageable pieces and build momentum toward change.

License and NPI on record

LMSW
Michigan · 6801110142

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs steady, empathetic support to sort through feelings. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and careful feedback to help people find their own reasons for change; it often helps with stress, depression, and life transitions when motivation feels low. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for what already works and builds on small steps toward clear goals, which can be useful for everyday problems and quick shifts in coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on finding motivation, strengthening coping skills, or developing concrete steps to move forward.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to try different approaches and adjust the plan as life changes, helping therapy fit into everyday routines rather than competing with them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and divorce and separation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style centers on listening and practical problem solving. She aims for straightforward conversations and small, doable changes clients can try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She holds an LMSW and has ten years of professional counseling experience plus earlier social work roles. That combination informs a practical approach to emotional and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and working from?

She is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

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