Angela Hastings , LMSW

Angela Hastings is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through crisis intervention, major life transitions, and persistent anxiety and depression. She has a particular focus on issues such as body image, eating-related concerns, self-harm, and challenges that arise during crises of faith. Angela brings a warm, interactive, and dynamic counseling style that blends mentorship and coaching to help clients move forward.

Her practice centers on client-directed care, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are regarding faith and relationships and allowing clients to set the pace and goals for their work together. Angela draws from a range of therapeutic techniques, including client-centered methods, solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior approaches, and motivational interviewing, tailoring interventions to the needs of each individual.

She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, indicating advanced social work training and licensure in Michigan. Angela values a positive therapeutic relationship built on compassion and respect and views her role as coming alongside clients to support their personal strengths and goals. She honors the courage it takes to seek help and looks forward to getting to know and support those who choose to work with her.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Needs

Angela’s practice draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work, which is helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

CBT is a practical approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. DBT adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and patterns of self-harm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Angela collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and allow therapy to continue when in-person sessions are not possible.