Angela Hastings , LMSW

Angela Hastings is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. She has spent her career supporting people through crisis intervention, major life transitions, and long-standing anxiety and depression, and she brings particular focus to issues such as crisis of faith, body image concerns, self-harm, and eating disorders.

Her approach to counseling is warm, interactive, and dynamic, with an emphasis on mentorship and coaching. She prioritizes building a positive therapeutic relationship grounded in unconditional compassion and seeks to meet clients where they are in matters of faith and relationships. Sessions are guided by client-centered principles, with clients helping to set the goals and pace of work.

Clinically, she draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, using solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, and motivational interviewing as appropriate for each person. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and positions herself as a collaborator who comes alongside to support growth and change. She values the courage it takes to reach out for help and looks forward to getting to know and work with those who pursue that path.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Angela Hastings

Angela Hastings uses client-centered therapy to put the person's priorities first, creating a space where clients set their own goals and determine the pace of work. This approach helps people navigating life transitions, questions of faith, and relationship concerns by honoring their values and preferences.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and many struggles that involve negative thought cycles. In addition, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques thoughtfully so therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online work with Angela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or geographic distance. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and adapt session formats to what feels most helpful for each person.