Life Transition, Grief, Trauma / PTSD, Anxiety, Women’s Issues, Coping Skills
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Angela
Angela Goudie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor of Registered Clinical Social Work Interns in Florida with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has a diverse background of experience working with children, adults, families, and communities in a variety of settings. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed to develop healthy coping skills so they can better deal with life stressors and transitions.
Angela received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Angela utilizes treatment approaches including solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, family systems, and eclectic approaches to therapy. Angela will help you navigate the complexities of life and move forward in the world while staying grounded.
Angela will engage with you in a non-judgmental manner. She will collaborate with you in a way that is specific to your unique needs. She recognizes that no two clients are the same. She will meet you where you are in your life journey, help you identify your strengths, and help you utilize those strengths to develop and attain healthy, realistic goals.
"In a world full of challenges and struggles, I will work with you to find practical solutions and healthy ways to reach your goals utilizing a strength-based and holistic approach."
Get to know Angela
What types of clients do you work with best?
Women 18 and up, including seniors, who are experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, and caregiving challenges. I also work well with clients who want to improve their connection with others.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their life and develop healthy new behaviors. They may feel stuck or overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
Realistic goals can be accomplished.
What inspires you?
Clients reaching their goals inspires me! Each has a way of teaching me something I didn’t know before. Seeing clients grow through positive change is beautiful and makes what I do so rewarding. I am also inspired by spending time in nature.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
The first session I will meet you with compassion and listen to what you have to say. It is a time to create a safe place to talk, establish trust and build rapport.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to accomplish an understanding of what brought you to therapy and what positive changes you would like to gain from the experience. We will decide if we are a good fit for each other. Being honest during the session is key.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Gardening, video games, exploring new places, attending theater, listening to music, volunteering in my community, spending time with family and my fur babies.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Always making efforts to learn new things. Learning energizes me!
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 20 years
- Graduating institute
- University of South Carolina
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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