Angela Dockins, LPC
Missouri LPC specializing in trauma and emotional regulation
- LPC in Missouri
- 16 years experience
- Trauma informed care
About Angela Dockins
Angela Dockins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She brings training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and prolonged exposure, and uses these methods to help people manage overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, and behaviors that interfere with daily life.
Her work focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, including abandonment, neglect, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, as well as those struggling with self-harm, attachment challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, and related concerns. She emphasizes an empathetic, non-judgmental, and compassionate counseling style, aiming to meet each person where they are while gently guiding change toward the goals they identify.
Angela prioritizes a collaborative approach that breaks larger difficulties into realistic, achievable steps. She helps people reframe how they see themselves with greater kindness and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. Treatment is shaped around the individual's needs, with specific plans developed together to move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Throughout her practice Angela seeks to create a supportive environment where progress is measured in small, manageable advances that build toward long-term well-being.
Her work focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, including abandonment, neglect, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, as well as those struggling with self-harm, attachment challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, and related concerns. She emphasizes an empathetic, non-judgmental, and compassionate counseling style, aiming to meet each person where they are while gently guiding change toward the goals they identify.
Angela prioritizes a collaborative approach that breaks larger difficulties into realistic, achievable steps. She helps people reframe how they see themselves with greater kindness and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. Treatment is shaped around the individual's needs, with specific plans developed together to move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Throughout her practice Angela seeks to create a supportive environment where progress is measured in small, manageable advances that build toward long-term well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angela Dockins have?
Angela Dockins has 16 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Angela Dockins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - 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?
She 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Angela integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to meet each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills for daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness; it can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured method for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact, and it is frequently used with people who have experienced past trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Angela works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow individuals to connect with licensed professionals from locations that suit them, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue therapy during life transitions, making consistent care more achievable.