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Angela Bellinghausen

Angela Bellinghausen

LPC, LIMHP

Calm guidance for stress and life changes

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disorders

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Nebraska, Colorado

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LIMHP, Nebraska145
  • LPC, ColoradoLPC.0019291
  • NPI 1740392034

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness focused
  • Practical skill building
  • Values oriented

About Angela

Angela Bellinghausen is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors. She brings three decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical skills people can use right away. Angela is based in Colorado and holds LPC and LIMHP credentials. Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Angela also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take helpful action. Sessions often include skill practice, gentle tracking of progress, and simple tools for coping with panic, social anxiety, or seasonal mood shifts. She aims to teach concrete strategies for self-care, better sleep, and managing shame, guilt, and isolation. The work is collaborative - the person sets goals and Angela offers ways to reach them. Angela has long worked with adults across many life stages and keeps expanding her knowledge. Her approach blends traditional and integrative methods so people can find what fits them best. She emphasizes healing and wellness rather than concentrating on labels. People who choose her can expect clear, calm guidance and an emphasis on building everyday skills. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy process and follow the matching steps to schedule a first meeting.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Angela frequently uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and stress by teaching steady attention and short grounding practices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify what matters to a person and encourage small committed steps toward those values. ACT is useful for mood shifts, grief, and life changes where people want clearer direction and action. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. Clients and therapist check in about what feels helpful and adjust techniques over time. Session formats are not specified here, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and reduce travel time. Some formats also use less bandwidth or let people choose whether to be on camera, which can help with comfort during early sessions.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela help with?

She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as body image and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical, combining mindfulness, cognitive tools, and acceptance-based work to help people practice new ways of coping.

How much experience does she have?

Angela has about 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health, life changes, and substance use concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices from Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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