- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Angela
Angela Fleischer is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon with 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, career changes, and challenges tied to identity and prejudice. Her work also addresses guilt and shame alongside other life transitions.
She brings experience from campus and public-safety settings into her clinical work. Angela has led investigations and training programs related to trauma-informed practice and has consulted on trauma interview methods. That background informs how she recognizes trauma responses and practical barriers people face when talking about painful events.
In sessions she focuses on clear communication and practical steps. Angela listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps name those patterns so they can be tested and changed. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, PTSD symptoms, and relationship strain while attending to how guilt or shame may shape thoughts and behavior.
Her background includes work with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, stalking, and childhood sexual abuse, plus professionals who face repeated trauma exposure. She has also worked with parents and adolescents on improving communication and handling difficult family dynamics.
Outside direct clinical work Angela has held roles in higher education administration and served on community boards focused on domestic and sexual violence. That combination of clinical practice, policy work, and training informs a practical, informed approach to difficult material.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Angela draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and patterns rather than labels. One common approach she uses helps people learn to manage anxiety and panic through grounding, breath work, and short behavioral experiments that reduce intense reactions over time. Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms by helping people process distressing memories in manageable steps and build tolerance for difficult emotions without being overwhelmed.Choosing which approach to try is collaborative. She will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust over time based on what helps. That means plans can change as new information emerges or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them keep appointments around caregiving, shifts at work, or other daily demands. Licensed professionals tailor scheduling and methods to practical needs rather than promising a fixed outcome.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, career and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She listens for how guilt or shame affects thinking and behavior and helps name those patterns. The goal is to try practical steps that reduce the hold those feelings have on daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience and roles in higher education and community boards related to domestic and sexual violence. She also consults and trains on trauma-informed interviewing and investigations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific session formats and fees before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.