I’m Angela Downs, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training whose path to the counseling profession has been shaped by a wide range of personal, professional, and cultural experiences.

Originally from Racine, Wisconsin, I have always been drawn to understanding people. I am fascinated with the stories, relationships, challenges, and capacity for growth that ultimately shape the lives we live. I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine compassion to my work, along with a deep respect for the courage it can take to begin therapy. I am especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and families as they develop a greater understanding of themselves and find approaches that work for their unique needs.

My Approach

I approach every client from a deeply strengths-based perspective. I do not see people as broken or defined by a diagnosis, difficult experience, or current struggle. I believe each person brings valuable strengths, insight, resilience, and lived experience into the therapy room. My role is to help clients reconnect with those strengths and use them as a foundation for growth.

The relationship between therapist and client is at the heart of meaningful therapy. My person-centered approach creates a warm, collaborative environment where clients can feel heard, respected, and accepted without judgment. I recognize that clients are the experts on their own lives, and I work alongside them rather than assuming there is one “right” way to heal or move forward.

Because no two people are the same, I use an integrative approach tailored to each client’s personality, experiences, needs, and goals.

When working with trauma and painful experiences, I use trauma-informed approaches that prioritize emotional safety, personal choice, and healing at a manageable pace. Throughout our work, I remain focused not only on what has been difficult, but also on the abilities, relationships, values, and inner resources that can help each client create meaningful change.

Who I Work With

• Emerging Adults

• Adults

• Older Adults

• Trauma survivors

• Neurodivergent individuals

• Parents

• Members of the LGBTQ+ community

I provide services in-person and via Telehealth

Areas of Focus

• Trauma

• Neurodivergence

• Autism

• ADHD

• Parenting challenges

• Family relationships

• Relationship concerns

• Emotional regulation

• Identity development

• Self-understanding and empowerment

• Addiction and Recovery

What to Expect

You can expect our sessions to be conversational, collaborative, and centered around what matters most to you. I strive to create a space where you do not have to hide parts of yourself or arrive with everything figured out.

Together, we may explore patterns, relationships, emotions, past experiences, and the stories that influence how you see yourself. I will meet you with compassion and honesty while helping you recognize your strengths, consider new perspectives, and identify practical ways to move forward. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so we will work together to find an approach that feels comfortable, useful, and authentic to you.

Specialties & Techniques

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Strengths-Based Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Somatic and Bottom-Up Approaches

• Mindfulness-Based Practices

• Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

• Integrative Therapy

• Culturally Responsive Therapy

• Neuroscience-Informed Approaches

Education & Professional Background

• Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training, licensed in Wisconsin

My professional journey has included teaching English in Japan, co-owning and operating a family restaurant, business coaching, studying neuroscience, and working with people from a variety of backgrounds. These experiences have strengthened my appreciation for culture, communication, adaptability, and the many different ways people navigate life.

A Final Word

Reaching out for support can feel scary and uncertain, especially if you are accustomed to handling things on your own or have not always felt understood. My goal is to offer a space where you can slow down, speak openly, and feel genuinely supported.

You do not need to have the right words or know exactly where to begin. We can start wherever you are and work together toward greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change that will allow you to be fully present in the life you live.