Angela Paul , LCSW, CSW

Angela Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and life transitions. Based in Colorado, she works from a stance of compassion and collaboration, helping people feel seen and valued while they explore change. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates licensure for clinical social work and CSW reflects an additional social work credential - and brings a strengths-focused perspective to clinical work.

With three years of clinical experience, Angela has supported adults from diverse backgrounds, including those in rural and underserved communities. Her clinical focus includes alcohol use and behavioral addictions such as gambling, social media, and pornography, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress related to perimenopause and menopause. She also helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or who are relying on substances or behaviors to cope with emotional pain.

Angela’s style is relaxed and person-centered, letting each client’s goals and values guide the work. She draws on evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and integrates solution-focused ideas and a harm reduction approach when appropriate. This allows clients to explore options for moderation or abstinence and to move toward recovery at a pace that fits their values.

Her aim is to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can build new coping skills, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a sense of hope and purpose. Angela focuses on practical strategies and gradual change so people feel empowered to take the next steps toward wellness.

Evidence-Based Methods for Online Recovery and Support

Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. This approach focuses on changing thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing to support people considering change around substance use or other behaviors. This collaborative technique helps clients explore their own motivations and build commitment to goals, whether that means moderation, abstinence, or gradual shifts in habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Angela works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace so treatment aligns with the individual’s values and readiness for change.

Online therapy with Angela is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home, work, or other settings. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their participation and continuity of care with licensed professionals.