Angelina Rhoades, LCSW

Angelina Rhoades is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with seven years of professional experience. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and navigate the effects of trauma and abuse. Clients also seek her support for anger management, motivation, and building self-esteem, as well as related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, family and blended family challenges, and communication or control problems.

Angelina approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build on existing strengths and foster practical change. She emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, offering steady support as clients take the often-difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Whether working with issues like substance use, relationship difficulties, caregiving stress, or chronic illness, she aims to help clients develop clearer coping skills, increase confidence, and move toward goals that matter to them.

As a New York-licensed LCSW, Angelina combines clinical training with a compassionate, strengths-oriented stance to guide clients through transitions and healing. She accepts international clients and provides therapy in English for individuals seeking flexible, experienced care.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Angelina uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's concerns. She offers skills-based interventions that teach practical coping tools for managing stress, anxiety, and anger, helping clients develop routines and problem-solving strategies that reduce daily distress. She also draws on trauma-focused approaches that prioritize stabilization, emotional processing, and restoring a sense of safety for those affected by abuse or traumatic events. For clients dealing with addiction, Angelina supports structured recovery work that emphasizes relapse prevention skills, building motivation, and strengthening supports.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Angelina works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with each person to adjust methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for their situation.

Online therapy with Angelina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care from licensed professionals without travel, helping to maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into busy lives.