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A​n​g​e​l​a​ Dixon

Therapist · Michigan

A​n​g​e​l​a​ Dixon

LMSW

Practical support for grief and life change

  • 25 years' experience
  • Based in Michigan
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma recovery
  • LGBTQ concerns

About A​n​g​e​l​a​

Angela Dixon is a licensed social worker with 25 years of experience helping people through hard life moments. She focuses on grief, trauma, depression, and LGBTQ concerns. Angela takes a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to make next steps clear for a worried person.

She combines practical talking with attention to how everyday habits affect mood. That includes looking at sleep, movement, and nutrition alongside feelings and memories. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Angela has long experience supporting people facing serious illness and end-of-life care. She also works with people managing chronic pain, cancer, caregiver stress, and the isolation that can come with illness or life transitions. Her background includes many years of work in Michigan settings that address these concerns.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative and concrete. People can expect clear goals, check-ins on progress, and adjustments when something is not helping. Angela aims to offer calm, practical guidance while respecting each person's pace.

She communicates in plain language and centers respect and sensitivity in conversations. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button and follow the matching and scheduling steps.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Evidence-based techniques and online support for grief

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on healing trauma, processing grief, and relieving depression. One approach emphasizes body awareness and how physical sensations connect to emotions, helping people notice and respond to tension or overwhelm in the moment. Another approach focuses on structured processing of painful memories and feelings, guiding a person through steps to reduce distress and regain functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of care. The therapist will work together with each person to test methods and pick what fits their goals and comfort. That collaborative stance means plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care during health challenges or caregiving duties. Confirm current session options and scheduling when you start the matching process so arrangements match your needs and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Angela focuses on grief, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ matters. She also helps with aging, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related challenges.

What is the therapist's approach and style?

The style is practical and collaborative, combining talk therapy with attention to lifestyle factors like sleep and nutrition. Sessions aim to set clear goals and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working in Michigan settings with issues such as grief, trauma, and serious illness.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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