Angelena Angeloff
Greetings! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with children and adults in the state of Florida with over 10 years of experience. My focus in therapy is centered around providing a positive atmosphere for someone to be heard and supported.
My focus in therapy is centered around providing a positive atmosphere for someone to be heard and supported.
I specialize in addressing trauma and family circumstances because I am aware that we all handle what happens to us differently and I realize family is a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to understanding ourselves. I want to meet you where you are, and I want to help you get to where you want to be!
First session
In our first session together, I enjoy building rapport and getting to know my clients by allowing space for them to ask questions and/or understand the process. I also like to provide opportunity for them to tell me about the goals they have for therapy.
Strengths
Because I specialize in trauma, I am familiar with being patient with people in the process. I will push and I will relax based on the feedback shared in our sessions. I believe my greatest strength is meeting people where they are in the moment because things change daily and it is important to be aware of the change and process what is happening in the moment.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with all age groups! I love to meet with people who have a flexible personality and are seeking to understand how they fit into the world around them. My clients are often seeking change in their circumstances, and they want someone to be a guide or a supportive piece during the journey, but they ultimately want to figure things out at their own individual pace.
Origin story
I was inspired to become a therapist at a very young age. In my childhood I was exposed to many of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) that I now pay close attention to in my practice when working with clients. This has increased my understanding and informed my approach. Currently, I find myself beyond blessed to work with a diverse group of people during their journey of discovering who they are and who they want to become. I knew I wanted to change my circumstances in adolescence, and I was not quite sure how to do that, but I was intrigued by psychology and criminal justice and that interest fueled my desires. Now, I find myself supporting others who have the same ideals and dreams of wanting positive change. I love being curious with my clients about how to reach their goals, and I enjoy being a supportive professional who explores their ideas regarding what the future can look like.
Ongoing work together
In our initial session we will design baseline needs and use measurements to track data and progress. We will review every 3-6 months depending on the need and the rate of progress. If changes to the plan appear to be necessary, we will accommodate for such change. We may see setbacks at times, and this is usually more of a rule than an exception, we will overcome the challenges together and press on. You will know if and when you are ready for discharge as it will always be at the forefront when we are considering goals for treatment.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
This modality can be helpful with processing traumatic events and building a supportive connection. This treatment is used mostly with children and adolescents.
Adlerian
The concepts of family, individual lifestyle, and belonging will guide treatment in a way that can help create positive personal growth.
Reality Therapy
This type of therapy is client-centered and focuses on being in control of the choices we make.
Humanistic
An approach from a humanistic perspective is one of acceptance and exploration. Through talk therapy a client should feel supported and encouraged to implement the change they seek.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
This is a specific application of treatment that has a 2-part process and is best suited for a parent who is ready to put in the work and wants to see improvement with their child's behavior and a decrease in defiance. This treatment requires that the child be present in the session and is generally used with children between the ages of 2-8 years old.
Location
Virtual sessions