Angela is a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and Trauma-Sensitive Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in individual, couples and family therapy with a trauma sensitive approach. She has office locations in Bethlehem, Littleton, and Lisbon New Hampshire. Her practices are based on cutting edge research in the field of Traumatic Studies and Co-Occurring mental health and Substance Abuse treatment.

With over 20 years experience with specialzed certifications in Trauma informed practices and mindfulness strategies as a Registered Yoga Teacher, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are addictions recovery strategies including attachment related difficulties.

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Angela has presented at National conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of practical recovery strategies for teens and adults.

Angela is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding grounded in her own personal journey in recovery she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Angela’s approach is based on cutting edge research and evidence-based practices

· Yoga Therapy in Practice: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Principles, Practice, and Research
Emerson, D., Sharma, R., Chaudry, S., Turner, J., International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 19 (2009), pp. 123-128

· Yoga and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Interview with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Integral Yoga Magazine, (2009). pp. 12-13

· Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on the Treatment of complex Trauma-Related Problems: When One Case Formulation Does not Fit All.
Harned, M., Rizvi, S., Wagner, A., (2007). Journal of Traumatic Stress, 20(4), 391-400.

· A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy.
Ogden, P., Minton, K., & Pain, C., (2006). W.W. Norton & Co., NY: 3-4.

· The Healing Power of Play.
Gil, E., (1991). NY: Guilford Press

· Expressive Arts and Multimodal Approaches. In the Handbook of Art Therapy
(C. Malchiodi, Ed.) (2003). Guilford Press: NY

· Art Therapy and the Brain. In the Handbook of Art Therapy (2003)

Education:
MS Community Mental Health, Southern New Hampshire University, 2012
MA Expressive Arts Therapies & Wilderness Based Substance Abuse
Treatment for Adjudicated Youth, Vermont College of Norwich University, 1991
BFA with honors; Art Therapy & Graphic Design Illustration, Ohio University, 1984

License, Certifications:
Master Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor
Certified Trauma Informed Specialist
Registered Yoga Teacher & YogaKids Faciliator

Professional Membership:
New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors' Association
National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment
Volunteer Member NH Behavioral Health Disaster Response Team
Yoga Alliance & YogaKids International

Additional Training:
Creative Leadership & Conflict Resolution
United Church of Christ Faith Formation (2003-2008)
Opening the Heart Therapeutic Strategies at Spring Hill, Ashby, MA (1993)
Wilderness Emergency Medicine (1984-1996)
Master Level Outward Bound Instructor (1984-1996)