- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver strain
About Angela
Angela Crawford is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 013553) with 28 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Angela also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, midlife transitions, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
Clients meet a clinician who prioritizes clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions tend to center on understanding what feels stuck and testing small changes. Angela uses straightforward talk, reflective listening, and exercises people can use between sessions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing major transitions. She draws on a mix of mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral ideas, trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems concepts, and existential perspectives. Those tools are used to address anxiety, grief, and the stress of caregiving or chronic health challenges.
In session she helps people rebuild self-esteem, tolerate difficult feelings, and clarify what matters next. She supports people who want to explore life purpose or who are navigating a midlife reassessment. Work may include practices to manage symptoms and conversation that clarifies values and goals.
Practical matters are part of the work. Angela notes that some people benefit from short behavioral experiments between sessions. Others focus on narrative work and meaning. People interested in scheduling are asked to use the site matching flow and set a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Angela integrates mindfulness practices that teach moment-to-moment awareness and stress reduction; these are brief exercises and breathing techniques useful for anxiety and caregiver strain. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors with small, practical experiments. Trauma-informed methods help pace the work and attend to safety and stabilization when post-traumatic stress or strong grief responses appear.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals, try approaches, and adjust what is used based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together whether more skills-based work, narrative exploration, or parts-focused work like Internal Family Systems best fits current needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, schedule quick check-ins during breaks, or avoid travel time. Phone or video can change how a session feels - shorter phone check-ins may suit practical problem-solving, while video can support deeper conversational work. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes. Additional work includes caregiver issues, chronic illness and pain, midlife transitions, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational assessment and practical exercises to identify small changes. Sessions mix talk, reflection, and tasks to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults through transitions and ongoing stress. That background informs her use of several evidence-based techniques.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 013553 and practices in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.