Angie

Angie Arledge

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I have experience working in direct care including crisis support, many years of living experiences of personal mental health, and with various relationships.”

About Me

I guide adults navigating mental health challenges and complex relationships. Drawing on my background in direct crisis support, I offer a grounded, empathetic approach. My many years of personal mental health experience mean I understand the nuances of your journey. I create a safe space for you to explore feelings and develop practical coping strategies. Clients find my real-world perspective helpful in building resilience and fostering healthier connections.

Approach

Working with adults facing mental health and relationship complexities, I lean into practical, steady collaboration that keeps both safety and day-to-day functioning in view. I see clients in Portland, Oregon and online, and shape sessions to be focused, paced to your tolerance, and adaptable when crises arise. We identify patterns, try small experiments between meetings, and use short check-ins or simple exercises to track what changes. People juggling grief, burnout, or strained relationships tend to find this down-to-earth, hands-on way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

State of Oregon

State Board of Licensed Social Workers

Qualifications

Walden University

Service Areas

Living Life's Journey Counseling

In-person & Online

Portland, Oregon

United States