- CBT strategies
- ACT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Angela
Angela Joo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, and relationship strains. She speaks English and Korean and helps people across a range of life transitions and pressures.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice what matters and make small changes in daily life. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at long-standing patterns in relationships. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and learning how to respond differently when emotions run high.
Clients can expect a calm, person-centered style where the therapist listens and reflects back what she hears. Work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new behaviors, and developing simple routines to reduce stress and reactivity. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of bodily signals and urges tied to anger.
Angela has additional experience with issues such as chronic illness and pain, grief, financial stress, and multicultural concerns. She helps people navigate career shifts, parenting strains, and midlife transitions without medical or diagnostic claims.
Practical matters such as scheduling and payment are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats when they begin the matching process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Angela often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and then test alternative responses. CBT is practical for managing anger, panic, and work stress because it focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors.She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify personal values and take committed action even when hard feelings are present. ACT can be useful when anger or anxiety gets in the way of what someone wants to do. Attachment-based ideas are used to trace relationship patterns that keep old reactive habits alive and to try new ways of connecting that reduce resentment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adapt the plan based on what helps. That process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often blend coaching-style skill practice with reflective conversation to help people manage anger and rebuild day-to-day routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California, New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is person-centered and practical, using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based concepts, and mindfulness tools.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with a range of mood and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and California and lists California as her practice location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.