Dr. Tangela Isely, LPC, LCPC

Dr. Tangela Isely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with more than 19 years of clinical experience. Licensed to practice in Texas, Oregon, and Maine, she blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, collaborative style to help people manage trauma, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. Her practice draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person-centered framework that emphasizes honoring each person's story and creating a healing plan that feels safe and empowering.

She focuses on uncovering the roots of clients' struggles while teaching practical skills for emotion regulation, coping with change, and improving relationships. Her approach intentionally reduces the risk of re-traumatization and centers the client's preferences and pace. Some clients report feeling truly heard for the first time in her sessions, reflecting her natural ability to listen with presence and respect. She frames reaching out as an act of strength and works collaboratively with each person to set clear goals and support steady progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Tangela Isely uses a mix of practical, skills-based methods and person-centered support to meet clients where they are. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing harmful coping behaviors - it is often helpful for people struggling with mood instability, strong reactions to stress, or difficulty regulating emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by building new problem-solving and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience, offering empathic listening and collaboration to help clients explore their values and goals and feel more empowered in decision-making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This shared decision making helps tailor pacing and focus as the work evolves.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access care from home or work and to maintain continuity of support during life transitions or busy periods, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in the chosen approaches.