Grief, Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Washington, DC

19 years in practice

Ages served: 14-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Angela accepts 26 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare DC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Angela

Angela Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience in both the mental health and substance abuse field. She is interested in helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues Angela specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, phobias, OCD, and other life issues.

Angela completed her Master's in Counseling from Norfolk State University. She has the experience to help Individuals with many issues. She provides a person-centered approach to assisting people with their many issues. Her other approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and reality and grounding techniques.

Angela is confident that she would be able to support you in your endeavors to gain insight into solving problems and using techniques that would allow you to better manage both presenting problems and emotions. When you are ready for services, Angela is very flexible to discuss your needs and schedule your therapy sessions based on your availability.

"As an experienced psychotherapist, I understand cultural diversity and many social problems of today."

Get to know Angela

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I love to help people with their issues.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Adults dealing with anxiety, depression and other issues.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Clients who are invested in therapy.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish clients understood the importance of commitment and change.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I would like to use my skills and be open to many opportunities.

What inspires you?

Personal growth inspires me.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session clients will get a full introduction from me, overview of therapy and expectations in therapy.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

Client should know about my availability, specialities and modalities used before scheduling the first session.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Eat out, travel, shop and have fun. I also live to spend time with my family.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Team player and reliable; a people's person.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Career Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Family Systems, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)