LP, 16 years of experience
Hi, my name is Dr. Angela Noe, but you can call me Angie. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent psychology, forensic psychology, police & public safety psychology, and psychological testing. Therapy clients tend to describe me as down to earth, nonjudgmental, direct, and never boring. I'm also the type of therapist who doesn't mind cursing, and I make frequent references to memes. My therapy dog Diamond will make an appearance during sessions, too :) For those interested in psychological testing, especially ADHD testing, please schedule an intake appointment through here and I can come to you to complete the testing (testing services covered by aetna, optum/united health, and self-pay at this time).
I will ask you what brings you to me today, after which we will work together to figure out what is going on and how to best address it.
My personality strengths include insightful & intuitive with strong pattern recognition, so I will notice when something seems off and I will ask about the change. I am also direct and I will call things out as they arise, but in a playful way that makes it easy to hear. Lastly, my interpersonal style can be described as jovial and engaging, and I bring this energy to the therapy dynamic; this energy can be contagious with some clients, affecting mood and stress levels.
1) Anyone struggling with ADHD and/or a mood disorder (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder); I have found that the mood disorders - especially Bipolar Disorder - can actually be very manageable when you know how they work. It takes effort, but it is very possible to regain your stability & maintain it long-term. || 2) adolescents (general therapy) or parents of oppositional youth (for behavior management training). || 3) Individuals in need of help with communication, especially the development of assertive communication skills to replace current aggressive/passive/passive aggressive communication patterns or habits. || 4) Individuals who would benefit from the development of coping skills to manage difficulties related to anger management, stress management, and emotion dysregulation. I've done these type of trainings with a variety of populations, including reality TV cast members, TV production crew members, and different groups of first responders (among others). || 5) Anyone who would like to develop more insight and self-awareness regarding your thoughts, feelings, decision making, and behaviors. I have found that when you understand why you are the way you are & why you do what you do, you become better able to take charge of becoming who you want to be. || 6) Those currently involved in the legal system in some capacity, whether you are pending trial/sentencing, on community supervision, or recently released from incarceration.
I typically describe my therapeutic orientation as eclectic because I rely on skills from many different therapy styles to address all of your needs. For example, I may incorporate CBT techniques without taking a strictly CBT approach.