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Online therapist

Angela Boone

Calm, practical support for families

Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
31 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Angela

Angela Boone is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with more than three decades in mental health. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping parents and caregivers find manageable steps forward.

She writes and speaks plainly, so conversations stay focused on real problems and workable solutions. Boone has worked in the field since 1995 and brings 31 years of experience to her sessions.

Background and approach

She blends professional training with personal compassion to make therapy accessible and down-to-earth. Sessions often center on improving day-to-day functioning, restoring balance, and repairing strained relationships within the family. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation concerns, and issues related to substance use.

She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose, and workplace problems. These topics are handled with attention to practical coping strategies and clear steps clients can try between sessions. Angela holds an MD and is a board-approved supervisor for social workers, professional counselors, and drug and alcohol counselors.

She offers collaborative clinical supervision as well as direct therapy work for adults and families. Services are provided in English from her Maryland practice. People who work with Boone can expect a candid, supportive clinician who helps identify strengths and next steps.

She encourages steady progress through realistic goals and conversations that respect each person’s pace and priorities.

Approaches that guide online family and parenting work

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques grounded in practical problem solving. One approach focuses on building coping skills and stress management routines to reduce daily overwhelm; this helps when anxiety, caregiver burnout, or workplace pressure make functioning harder. Another approach centers on improving interpersonal patterns and communication so family members can repair trust and set clearer boundaries after conflict or separation.

Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try a few techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and realistic for the family’s life and schedule.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Sessions can happen over video calls or by phone when a face-to-face meeting is difficult. Shorter check-ins or written exchanges through live chat or text-based messaging are also available to share updates, practice skills, and stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit focused work into a crowded week while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works on caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation, substance use concerns, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, emphasizing practical steps and clear conversation. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes clients can apply between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 1995 and brings 31 years of clinical experience. That time includes both direct client work and roles that shaped her practice in family-focused care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C, credential number 16065, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
31 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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