- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Tangela
Dr. Tangela Isely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 19 years of experience based in Texas. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the practical fallout of life changes. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career questions. Her practice lists life purpose among focus areas people bring to sessions.
She uses a mix of approaches that include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness-based work. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on skills that help manage difficult feelings and behaviors. Conversations aim to clarify values and identify small, doable steps toward changes that matter to the individual.
Her style is collaborative and based on evidence-informed methods. She pays attention to the events that shaped a person's life, including family of origin concerns, adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, and first responder experiences. Practical topics such as communication problems, codependency, control issues, hoarding, and forgiveness are also part of her caseload.
People who come for help with mood conditions like bipolar symptoms, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or intense anger work on stabilizing routines and coping strategies. Parents and caregivers may address parenting strain and compassion fatigue alongside personal mental health goals.
Dr. Isely conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps develop practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and feedback indicate what works best.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and reducing the need to be on camera for every visit. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical advantages to help clients maintain consistency and build skills between sessions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, career and life purpose questions, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and evidence-informed. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Texas, with licensure noted for multiple states in her original biography.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.