Angela Schardein , LCSW

Angela Schardein is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings 22 years of experience and a calm, steady approach to conversations about painful or confusing feelings.

She focuses on practical, moment-to-moment work. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now, name difficult emotions, and try small changes that can help a person feel more capable. Angela emphasizes listening first, then working together to set realistic goals that fit each person’s life.

Her background is rooted in clinical social work in Kentucky, and she draws on a broad range of experience helping people affected by abuse, domestic violence, loss, and caregiving stress. She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and intellectual disability, and isolation or loneliness.

Angela meets people where they are and focuses on clear, doable steps rather than long lectures. She values honesty, patience, and steady support when someone is rebuilding after hardship. Many people come to her wanting help with coping skills, improving communication, or finding purpose after big changes.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Angela aims to make the first sessions straightforward. She works with each person to figure out what matters most and develops a plan that feels manageable and relevant to daily life.

How Angela Uses Practical Therapies Online

Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people process trauma and manage difficult emotions. One approach emphasizes skills for coping with overwhelming feelings and building steadier daily routines; it helps people reduce reactivity and find small, manageable ways to feel more in control. Another approach centers on grief work and loss, guiding people through stages of mourning and helping them find ways to remember and move forward without minimizing their loss.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela listens to each person's history, current struggles, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time. Together they decide which techniques fit best, and progress is reviewed regularly so plans can change as needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people keep face-to-face contact without travel. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins, quick coping reminders, or notes between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping momentum in the work ahead.