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MEET YOUR THERAPIST
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Angel Brown, LISW‑CP
Angel Brown, LISW‑CP
Founder & Therapist, Intrusive Thoughts
License: South Carolina (18628)
Founder & Therapist, Intrusive Thoughts
License: South Carolina (18628)
I’m Angel, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and racial minorities. My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a deep respect for the dignity and worth of every person.
I’m Angel, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and racial minorities. My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a deep respect for the dignity and worth of every person.
I became a therapist in a very human way — by accident and curiosity. A single psychology class in undergrad shifted my path from photography to sociology and psychology, eventually leading me to pursue my masters in social work. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people heal from trauma and reclaim their sense of self.
I became a therapist in a very human way — by accident and curiosity. A single psychology class in undergrad shifted my path from photography to sociology and psychology, eventually leading me to pursue my masters in social work. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people heal from trauma and reclaim their sense of self.
A bit about me as a person
A bit about me as a person
- Hobbies: reading thrillers, puzzling, working out
- Values: integrity, dignity of all people, ethics, competence
- Personality: personable, easy‑going, compassionate, non‑judgmental, approachable
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. A space where therapy feels less like a doctor’s appointment and more like a grounded, honest conversation with someone who genuinely cares.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. A space where therapy feels less like a doctor’s appointment and more like a grounded, honest conversation with someone who genuinely cares.
WHO I WORK WITH
WHO I WORK WITH
I primarily support adults ages 18–60, including:
I primarily support adults ages 18–60, including:
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- People living with HIV
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- Anyone experiencing trauma or PTSD symptoms
(including sexual abuse, domestic violence, physical abuse)
Common struggles my clients face:
Common struggles my clients face:
- Stigmatization
- Misdiagnosis or misunderstanding from past providers
- Guilt, shame, anxiety, depression
- Difficulty regulating emotions
- Feeling unseen or unheard
Clients who may not be a good fit:
Clients who may not be a good fit:
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Recent or active suicidality
- Recent or active psychosis
- Heavy substance use requiring medical detox
MY APPROACH
MY APPROACH
Modalities I Use
Modalities I Use
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
- GRIEF: Grief Recovery with Individualized Evidence‑Based Formulation
My Style
My Style
Warm, direct, patient‑centered, and down‑to‑earth.
Warm, direct, patient‑centered, and down‑to‑earth.
I believe therapy should feel human. Not clinical, or cold. You can expect honesty and compassion. There will be moments of gentle challenge when needed.
I believe therapy should feel human. Not clinical, or cold. You can expect honesty and compassion. There will be moments of gentle challenge when needed.
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