Angel Archer (she/her)

LCSWA
Accepting Clients

Social Worker | Mental Health Therapist | Trauma-Informed & Compassion-Focused Care

Therapist in North Carolina
Supervised by Brian Williamson, LCSW - C006802

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with teens and adults who are carrying a lot, whether that's anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, mood changes, identity shifts, or the quiet weight of life transitions. Many of the people I support are navigating women's issues, pregnancy or postpartum changes, caregiving demands, or seasons of deep personal growth.

My Background and Approach

My approach is trauma informed, relational, and rooted in compassion. I believe therapy should feel human. You don't have to show up with perfect words, a clear goal, or a polished version of yourself. You don't have to do therapy the right way. My role isn't to fix you. It's to understand you. I see you as the expert on your own life, and I bring warmth, curiosity, transparency, and strong clinical training to support you along the way. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels safe and collaborative. We'll build insight, practical coping tools, and a deeper sense of confidence in who you are and how you want to live. My hope is that you leave sessions feeling grounded, supported, and less alone in what you're carrying.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

To my clients, I'm a therapist, validator, steady support, and a place of safety without judgment. To my friends and family, I'm simply Angel. I value meaningful conversation, love supporting local businesses, enjoy time near the water whenever I can get it, and appreciate the balance between deep work and lighthearted moments. When I'm not in session, you can usually find me recharging with people I love, exploring new coffee shops around Raleigh, or catching up on my TBR list.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Self-Esteem Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $40 - 120/session

Reach out to Angel