LPC

Angela Dockins , LPC

Therapist in Missouri

· English

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About Angela

Angela Dockins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She combines a calm, empathic presence with practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage intense emotions and reshape patterns that interfere with daily life. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she draws on these approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Her work often focuses on healing from trauma - including experiences of abandonment, neglect, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse - and on challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, and self-harming behaviors. Angela aims to meet clients where they are while supporting progress toward the changes they want to make. Her style is consistently described as empathetic, non-judgmental, and compassionate.

In sessions she helps clients break larger problems into realistic, manageable steps so change feels achievable. The therapeutic goal is to cultivate greater self-kindness and practical coping skills that improve quality of life. Angela partners with clients to clarify the most troublesome issues and to create a focused plan for moving forward, offering steady support throughout the process.

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Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Angela Dockins have?

Angela Dockins has 16 years of experience.

Is Angela Dockins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2011006413.

In which languages does Angela Dockins provide therapy?

Angela Dockins provides therapy in English.

Where is Angela Dockins located?

Angela Dockins is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Angela Dockins as my therapist?

You can work with Angela Dockins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Angela Dockins work with international clients?

Angela Dockins does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Angela Dockins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

—About

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor practising in Missouri.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

I accept you where you are at and work on helping to push towards the change you want in your life, and my counseling style is empathetic, non-judgmental and compassionate.

I aim to help you see yourself in the most kind and compassionate way possible.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

I have worked extensively with individuals who struggled with managing emotions and thoughts that may often lead to behaviors that are interfering with their quality of life, and I also specialize in working with people who have had trauma in their life, ranging from abandonment, neglect, sexual, physical abuse, emotional abuse, self esteem issues, anxiety, attachment and self harming behaviors.

—Frequently Asked Questions

What session formats does Angela offer?

Angela offers online therapy sessions.

What languages does Angela offer therapy in?

Angela offers therapy in English.

-Background

Credential: LPC
Licensed in: Missouri
Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · EMDR
Languages: English

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