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Angela Dungan

Support for stress and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Angela

Angela Dungan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. She brings five years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in life. She focuses on building confidence, improving self-esteem, and supporting those facing parenting challenges and ADHD-related concerns.

Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she works to make the first step feel manageable for someone seeking help. Angela adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be practical and clear, with straightforward tools for coping and decision making. She pays attention to communication patterns and relationship issues that come up in daily life. She also addresses trauma, grief, and the emotional impact of separation or divorce.

Her practice includes attention to blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and other family-related concerns. She also helps clients work on control issues, guilt, shame, and finding life purpose. Angela will listen to what matters most and prioritize immediate goals alongside longer-term growth.

Therapy may include talking through difficult feelings, building small habits, and practicing new ways of responding under stress. Sessions offer space to discuss body image, jealousy, and interpersonal conflict. She collaborates with clients to set realistic steps and track progress over time.

All work is conducted in English and delivered through online options such as video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Practical logistics like scheduling and subscription details are explained during the sign-up process.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach is structured talk therapy that helps identify unhelpful patterns and develops new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This is useful for everyday worries, panic, and improving self-confidence.

Another helpful technique involves skills-based coaching for coping with life changes and parenting challenges. This method teaches concrete tools for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and improving communication in relationships. It can also support people dealing with grief, separation, or blended family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try strategies, adjust plans, and focus on what makes tangible progress for the person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote sessions. They allow regular check-ins, practice between sessions, and continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Angela works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also focuses on a range of related topics like blended family issues, communication problems, and divorce.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
Her approach is practical and compassionate with tailored conversations and treatment plans. Sessions emphasize clear coping strategies, communication skills, and step-by-step progress toward personal goals.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Louisiana with the licence number LA LPC 7789.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexible access.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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
5 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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