Angel Chapin

Therapy with me is a space to be honest about what's hardest, whether that's an eating disorder, trauma that still shapes your days, borderline personality disorder, or longstanding anxiety and depression. I'm Angel, a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S) with an MSSA from Case Western Reserve University, and I've spent years in private practice with adults navigating complex emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have implemented full DBT treatment in community mental health settings. Whether you're facing a longstanding struggle or a hard season, I'd like to help you find your way through it.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and practical. I believe understanding the reasons behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is important, but insight alone doesn’t always lead to change. Therapy should also provide opportunities to develop new skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, and approach difficult situations differently.

My work is strongly influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), particularly its balance of acceptance and change. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment while also being an active participant in the therapeutic process. I offer honest feedback, ask challenging questions, and encourage clients to apply what they learn in therapy to their everyday lives.

I tailor my approach to each individual’s needs, recognizing that meaningful progress involves both understanding ourselves and learning new ways to navigate life’s challenges.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you, understand what brings you to therapy, and identify what you hope to accomplish. I’ll ask about your background, current challenges, and what you’ve tried in the past. I’m particularly interested in understanding what’s causing you the most distress and what changes would make the biggest difference in your life.

Although the first session involves gathering information and identifying goals, I don’t believe you should have to wait several sessions before getting something useful out of therapy. Whenever possible, we’ll identify a practical strategy, skill, or something to begin working on right away. My goal is for you to leave our first session with a clearer sense of where we’re headed and something meaningful to take away from our time together.