MEET ANGELA MEADOWS, LCSW
I work with teens by building trust first.
Therapy can be serious without feeling stiff. I want teens to have a space where they can talk, laugh, vent, sit quietly, and gradually make sense of what’s going on.
Hi, I’m Angie.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #128710) offering in-person teen therapy in Sawtelle, West Los Angeles, and virtual therapy throughout California.
Working with teens has been a major part of my career. I’m especially drawn to helping teens who feel anxious, misunderstood, disconnected, or unsure where they fit feel more confident in themselves and more secure in their relationships.
Outside of work, I’m happiest near the ocean, spending time outdoors, exploring the mountains, hanging out with family and friends, or being entertained by my very playful pets.
For teens
Therapy can feel weird, awkward, or like something you didn’t exactly choose—and that’s okay.
You don’t need to have the right words or know where to start. We can talk, laugh, vent, sit quietly, or start with whatever happened that week.
My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself without feeling judged or pressured to open up before you’re ready. Over time, we can make sense of what you’re feeling, notice patterns that keep showing up, and figure out what actually helps.
My approach is relationship-focused and curious about what’s happening underneath the surface. We might look at how past experiences, emotions, and relationships are affecting what’s happening now, while also using practical tools when you need something concrete to help.
For parents
I’ve supported adolescents in residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and other high levels of care through anxiety, trauma, self-harm, substance use, relationship difficulties, and complicated family dynamics.
I also have experience with foster youth and teens navigating attachment disruptions, adoption and foster care experiences, identity concerns, and difficult early relationships.
Those settings often meant working with teens whose needs were layered and changing quickly while collaborating closely with families and treatment teams around safety, trust, communication, and next steps in care. That experience taught me to stay grounded when things feel complicated, look beyond the most obvious behavior, and understand how a teen’s struggles are often connected to relationships, past experiences, and what’s happening around them.
It also taught me that teens do not automatically trust an adult just because that adult is their therapist. I don’t force the conversation. I focus on building the relationship first.
My clinical approach is primarily psychodynamic and process-oriented, with CBT and practical strategies integrated when helpful.
Whether you’re a teen or a parent, you’re in the right place.
Free 30-minute consultation
Let’s talk about what’s going on.
Tell me a little about what you’ve been noticing and we’ll see whether I might be a good fit for your teen.
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