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Online therapist

Angela Dawn Foretich

Experienced counselor focused on practical support

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Angela

Angela Dawn Foretich is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She brings 17 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, or major life changes. She began practicing counseling and art therapy in 2007 and focuses on practical support and steady guidance.

She works with people coping with trauma, phobias, chronic illness, and caregiving strain. Many clients seek a sounding board and help building skills they can use right away.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize recognizing strengths and growing new coping tools. Her approach draws from several therapy methods so she can match techniques to each person’s needs. That might mean learning strategies to manage strong emotions or practicing different ways to communicate.

The goal is usable skills and clearer next steps, not just talk. Angela values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapy room. She supports clients through grief, family tensions, relationship struggles, and caregiver stress.

Her work also addresses blended family challenges, aging and geriatric issues, and recovery after disasters. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Angela uses evidence-based methods to help people handle life changes, improve communication, and reduce distress.

If someone is looking for calm, steady support and practical tools, she provides a straightforward, caring approach.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that align with their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools to manage mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Angela will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person sitting across from the screen. That collaborative process helps tailor the mix of techniques used over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to connect from different locations and to fit therapy into a busy schedule. The variety of formats also allows people to use the way of communicating that feels most comfortable while still receiving consistent therapeutic support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Angela address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and supportive, focusing on clear, usable skills and steady guidance rather than abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience and began practicing counseling and art therapy in 2007.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - Florida LMHC MH10764 - and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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