Angela King
Welcome—I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and I help people find freedom from addiction, heal from trauma, and build lives that feel more stable and fulfilling.
I am also certified as a peer specialist in addictive disease which means that I am a person in long-term recovery.
I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II) and a Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS), bringing specialized training and compassionate support to the care I provide.
First session
Our first session is a chance to get comfortable, get to know one another, and talk about what brings you to therapy. We’ll explore what you need, what you hope will feel different, and what support would be most helpful. Together, we’ll begin creating a flexible road map toward your goals. Therapy is a partnership, so I welcome your questions and will invite your feedback about what helps you feel safe, supported, and understood.
Strengths
One of the greatest strengths I bring to my sessions is the ability to create a warm, welcoming space where you can be yourself and share openly without fear of judgment. I want you to feel truly heard, understood, and valued for the unique person you are. My own lived experience is also an important part of the care I provide. As a Certified Peer Specialist in Addictive Disease and a person in long-term recovery, I understand how difficult change can feel—and how powerful it is to have someone believe in you along the way. This experience allows me to bring genuine empathy, hope, and practical understanding into our work together. I believe you already carry strengths and resilience within you, even if they may be difficult to recognize right now. Together, we will build on those strengths, explore healthier ways of coping, and develop tools that fit your individual needs and goals. Wherever you are in your journey, I will meet you there with compassion, encouragement, and respect. My hope is that our work helps you feel more confident, supported, and empowered to move beyond simply surviving and begin creating a life in which you can truly thrive.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is not defined by a single diagnosis, experience, or stage of life. I enjoy working with adults who want to better understand themselves, find relief from emotional pain, and create meaningful change. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your next step. You may be living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, trauma, challenges related to substance use or recovery, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or a major life transition. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do not need to have everything figured out before we begin. You only need a willingness to show up as you are. I especially value working with people who want a warm, nonjudgmental place to speak honestly about what they are experiencing. Some clients arrive with clear goals, while others simply know that something needs to change. Both are welcome. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what feels confusing, recognize your strengths, and explore healthier ways of coping. Our work will be shaped around your needs, values, experiences, and pace rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you are taking your first step toward healing, returning to therapy, or seeking support while managing an ongoing mental health condition, I will meet you with empathy, honesty, encouragement, and hope. If substance use or recovery is part of your story, we can address it with compassion without allowing it to define you. Above all, I want you to feel heard, respected, and supported as a whole person while we work toward greater confidence, balance, and well-being.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and you do not have to know exactly where to begin. We will decide together what comes next. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, honesty, and the belief that meaningful change can grow within a supportive therapeutic relationship. Because no single method works for everyone, I tailor our work by drawing from trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, and psychoeducation. This integrative, strengths-based approach allows therapy to reflect your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an evidence-based approach that can help you understand the connections among your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our work together, you can learn to notice unhelpful thought patterns, explore them with greater compassion and accuracy, and understand the core beliefs that may be shaping your responses. CBT offers helpful structure while remaining adaptable to concerns such as substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Over time, this process can help you meet difficult situations with greater awareness and make choices that feel more aligned with the life you want.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a specialized form of CBT that blends mindfulness with practical skills for navigating intense emotions. DBT-informed tools can help you pause, respond more intentionally, strengthen your coping skills, and build a greater sense of emotional steadiness and well-being in daily life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC014641