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Entry 048827Michigan / United States

Angela Slocum

Angela Slocum, LMSW

Michigan 10 years in practice

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LMSW - Stress and life changes

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  • Client-centered therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused work

About Angela

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 10 years of counseling experience. Angela Slocum focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She works with adults who are navigating change and loss and offers straightforward, practical help.

Angela uses approaches that foreground the client's perspective. She practices client-centered therapy, which means she listens first and follows the client's lead. She also uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to identify small, concrete steps forward.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable actions. Conversations look at what’s working now and what can change. She helps people name priorities, try small experiments, and adjust plans that fit daily life.

Her background includes a long career in social work alongside a decade of focused counseling practice. That experience informs how she helps with caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and disability, and end-of-life or hospice matters. She also addresses blended family issues, divorce and separation, and workplace or financial stress.

Angela speaks English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW. Practical matters such as session scheduling and format should be confirmed before booking. To begin, clients use the site’s matching and scheduling process to set a first session.

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How her approaches shape online sessions

Client-centered therapy means conversations begin with the person’s priorities and feelings. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to unpack what matters most and what they want to change. Motivational interviewing focuses on readiness and momentum for change. It uses open questions and reflection to help a person weigh options and build motivation for concrete steps. Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical moves that make a difference. Sessions identify strengths and past successes, then set short-term, achievable goals to test between meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion can shift over time as progress and circumstances change. Confirm session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better matches a day. They can also let someone join when they cannot leave other responsibilities for long stretches.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, aging issues, blended family matters, and workplace or financial problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style centers on the client’s perspective and practical steps. She uses listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years working in social work. That background informs work with grief, hospice issues, and long-term caregiving concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan. The credential is presented as LMSW in her profile.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Angela Slocum

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