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Angela Zavala, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Angela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Angela. View 54 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

I have only been seeing Angela again recently. Have worked with her previously and found solutions to issues. Betterhelp is an amazing resource for our employees.

Reviewed August 2024

Angela made such a difference in my life. I have never felt so comfortable talking with a therapist. She was so great about understanding where I was mentally and worked with me at my own pace. I can't recommend her enough.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Angela

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! My name is Angela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas with over 11 years of counseling experience. I have worked with a variety of concerns over the years such as anxiety, depression, relationships problems, career changes, life transitions, mental health problems and more.

My counseling style is based on understanding, empathy and acceptance. I take a client centered and strengths based approach to counseling and work with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. My role is to assist you in developing the needed skills and confidence to live your life to the fullest. Some of these skills may include improving communication, understanding healthy boundaries and developing healthy relationships. I strive to keep a supportive, safe and nonjudgmental space for those I serve. By reaching out for support and help you have already taken the first step towards improving your life and achieving your goals.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Angela Zavala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932267929.

  • LCSW · Texas · 62697 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Angela Zavala

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

54 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Recommend Helpful Understanding Helped Easy Thankful Amazing Calm

I have only been seeing Angela again recently. Have worked with her previously and found solutions to issues. Betterhelp is an amazing resource for our employees.

Reviewed August 2024

Angela made such a difference in my life. I have never felt so comfortable talking with a therapist. She was so great about understanding where I was mentally and worked with me at my own pace. I can't recommend her enough.

Reviewed May 2024

Angela helps me reframe my situations for the perspective I need to move forward.

Reviewed February 2024

During the short time we have been in contact, it has been nothing but positivity. She always listens and has positive, constructive feed back. Very responsive and seems to be very knowledgeable and uses that to relate to my particular situation. You can tell she truly cares about the individual and she will go above and beyond to help anyone in need.

Reviewed August 2021

Angela is full of knowledge and has helped me to see things in a different positive perspective. I would definitely recommend her if you want to share your struggles with someone who will be open minded and understanding to your feelings.

Reviewed January 2020

An empathetic consummate professional. Would recommend to anyone, woman or man.

Reviewed January 2024

Angela is a great listener. She connects with you in human ways that validate what you share and appropriately challenge you to grow and create the change you seek. She encourages you and partners with you to do hard things.

Reviewed March 2023

A hero.

Reviewed February 2023

I have had a great experience with Angela. She is nurturing and very easy to talk to. We have only had a few sessions and I have already noticed a change in my thoughts and overall happiness. 10/10 would recommend Angela.

Reviewed January 2023

Angela is great to work with. She meets you where you are, listens and talks through all options. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Reviewed January 2023

Excellent: clear, compassionate, flexible and responsive

Reviewed January 2023

Very empathetic and helps me find my own solutions

Reviewed December 2022

Angela is a great listener. Her voice is soothing and calming. She offers realistic options for action.

Reviewed November 2022

I couldn’t have found a better therapist. Thank you

Reviewed September 2022

Great!

Reviewed August 2022

Awesome

Reviewed March 2022

She helps me out a lot. Very friendly, understanding and caring.

Reviewed March 2022

Outstanding….

Reviewed March 2022

I very much enjoy Angela as my therapist

Reviewed January 2022

Mrs. Zavala is a fantastic counselor. She takes time to listen to me, then challenges my way of thinking and seeing life. She's supportive and really can see your way as well as other ways of looking at things, which is Paramount for me. I strongly recommend Mrs. Zavala if you're seriously looking to change things.

Reviewed January 2022

She’s the best

Reviewed November 2021

Angela was there for me when I needed her the most and continues to be there as I need her assistance.

Reviewed November 2021

I appreciate being matched with Ms. Zavala. I have all the confidence in following her advice, which always turns out well. She listens very carefully, and provides excellent guidance and feedback. I value her counsel, and always walk away with something figured out. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2021

She has been very valuable to my personal growth and healing.

Reviewed September 2021

Angela has been awesome to work with. She has given me plenty of tips or pointers on how to manage my anxiety and stress levels. Never pushy about things and is great to talk to. I really enjoy her weekly newsletters that she sends out. They are a nice little extra nugget of help

Reviewed August 2021

Angela was amazing! She provided me with certain tools that have helped me tremendously!

Reviewed July 2021

Angela is the calm, empathetic, and understanding voice of reason I needed during a transitional season of my life. She makes me feel cared for and empowered to take charge of my own life in a way that still respects those around me. She has helped me a lot with feeling less overwhelmed, setting boundaries, and finding authentic self-confidence. I cannot say enough good things about Angela Zavala!

Reviewed June 2021

I appreciate how well she listens.

Reviewed May 2021

She listens and offers workable advice. She helps me to validate my feelings and feel hopeful for resolutions.

Reviewed April 2021

She's a great counselor. She listens and challenges. It's refreshing.

Reviewed March 2021

She is great and very helpful

Reviewed March 2021

Angie is a lifesaver. I really enjoy her being my counselor, very empathic and always providing good resources.

Reviewed February 2021

Outstanding. I still can’t believe I found a terrific counselor online that was a great match for me, out of all of those that were offered, she was a perfect fit. She’s constantly coming up with suggestions and unique approaches that helps me to restart or look at something a different way. I’m very thankful.

Reviewed December 2020

Angela was patient, empathic and very personable. I enjoyed her immensely as she help to guide me through a very difficult and trying time.

Reviewed November 2020

I have only had one session to date but it was a great experience. I look forward to future sessions.

Reviewed November 2020

I love Angela! She is fantastic!

Reviewed November 2020

Angela has given me so many tools and resources, she’s given me a place to start as I’m just beginning this journey! She is helpful, and gentle about the way she approaches things! Thankful to have gotten her when I signed up for BetterHelp!

Reviewed November 2020

Angela is amazing... she really listens and understands and then is able to use her knowledge and compassion to enlighten you to new points of view and even new terminology that you may not have heard of. She is easy going and calming and truly wants to build the trust that is desperately needed in the patient/counselor relationship! I’m so happy with the progress I’ve been able to make in just a few short months with her help!

Reviewed September 2020

Angela has been great in helping me realize what exactly I should be focusing on during a major life transition and a significant geographical move. She has helped me identify what behaviors I need to work on and then provided in-depth and applicable resources in order to help me do so. She reaches out to clients consistently to ensure that things continue to go in the right direction, even when the client may lose sight of that themselves at times.

Reviewed September 2020

Mrs. Zavala is one of the best counselors I've met with. I'm deeply honored and thankful to have been matched with her for my counseling needs. Week after week, she has provided me with clear, supportive, and helpful advice for all issues - big or small. Her help has allowed me to established a clear mindset for my future and has prepared me to resolve any issues I may face down the road.

Reviewed September 2020

Angela Zavala has been a great help and she even listens and offers advice that relates to what the topic of the session is about.

Reviewed September 2020

Angela is someone I trust with my most difficult issues and I trust her ability to help me. I’m grateful for this platform and for her counseling.

Reviewed September 2020

She's very patient! She takes the time to help me see that maybe I have more control over what I thought were uncontrollable situations. The sessions are very helpful.

Reviewed July 2020

She has continuously helped me find ways to cope with my problems in a healthy way, and she's always on time and extremely polite.

Reviewed June 2020

I have worked with different therapists throughout the years and I have to say that this has been my best experience with this kind of work. I love first and foremost that my appointments can be done from home, that it's flexible and that there is a journal option to write to my therapist in between visits. I wasn't sure how the connection would be with my therapist since we would be working together virtually but I have to say that I feel more open with Angela then I have with any other counselor I have worked with. Angela brings a calm understanding energy to our conversations and offers helpful ways of thinking for my particular issues. She is understanding and open to new ideas and exploring the why's behind thoughts, feelings and actions. She is always very encouraging and very positive. I have been really been enjoying our conversations and these talks have helped me grow emotionally. I am so grateful to Angela for her time and energy she puts into my life.

Reviewed May 2020

Angela is very compassionate and understanding. I generally felt much better after discussing situations and issues with her.

Reviewed May 2020

I've only been meeting with Angela for a few weeks, but I'm already starting to feel better than I was before. I really look forward to our sessions, and I appreciate that she helps me set goals for myself. I also really enjoy the resources that she shares - they're making me learn a lot about myself. I'm grateful for her!

Reviewed April 2020

Angela is a wonderful counselor that is very easy to talk to. It took no time at all to feel completely comfortable talking with her. She is a great listener and had some helpful tips and tools to share with me to help me work through one of the toughest times in my life. I appreciate her so much, and would recommend her service to anyone in need of counseling.

Reviewed April 2020

Thanks for being a person of influence in my life.

Reviewed April 2020

Angela is very helpful with offering guidance and resources.

Reviewed March 2020

Working with Angela Zavala for past 3 months has been a real eye-opener for me. I have always found reasons not to seek therapy in the past and was honestly very nervous before my first session with Angela. It was a lot easier than I imagined and Angela has a calm, warm and honest way about her that made it easy for me to open up. With her help I was able to discover so much about myself and recognize and alter negative thought patterns that I never questioned before starting therapy. She recommended so many great books and articles, webinars some I read and some I plan to read. She has a wealth of knowledge. I feel that she is genuinely excited about my progress and cares about me as an individual. She is quick to respond to my messages even when we don’t have a scheduled session. Thank you Angela Zavala!

Reviewed March 2020

She's great

Reviewed March 2020

Angela responded to my request within 1- hour of creating an account and I had a phone session scheduled within moments. The picture of her face with a warm welcome appeared on my screen while I was searching through the crisis numbers for immediate help - as the website stated it may take 24 hours or longer before a suitable match was found. I wasn't sure how I was going to through the next moment, much less 24 hours. I had many years of failed attempts of trying to "fix it myself", pent up inside of me and crisis mode was upon me. She gave me the pinhole of hope I needed to pierce that hopeless spell I had always been strong enough to get through on my own. She gave me the tools to regain self-control. Angela is flexible, genuinely apologetic when technology doesn't cooperate, but most of all, she asks questions. She guides our discussions so that our time is wisely utilized, yet still allows me to freely rant and ramble on should the need arise. This platform allows me to take care of me, even with my extremely crazy schedule. Being able to message Angela 24/7 is awesome. But to get a response, guidance , feedback, affirmation, almost immediately, any day of the week...I'm thankful the experts in this field realize our crisis are not on a 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday 9-5 schedule. I'm blessed to have Angela in my life, and there is not a session that has gone by that I have not told her as much. :-)

Reviewed March 2020

She is awesome!

Reviewed February 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Angela Zavala offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Angela Zavala works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Angela Zavala speak?

Angela Zavala speaks English.

How many years of experience does Angela Zavala have?

Angela Zavala has 11 years of experience.

Where is Angela Zavala licensed to practice?

Angela Zavala is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Angela Zavala accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Angela Zavala does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Angela Zavala offer?

Angela Zavala offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Angela Zavala?

Angela Zavala can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Angela Zavala?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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