Meet Angela Barela, MA, LPCC

Therapy rooted in compassion, honesty, and meaningful growth.

Blue Phoenix Therapy was founded with a commitment to compassionate, individualized mental health care and a strong specialty in women’s mental health. Angela provides therapy for women ages 16+ navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, perimenopause, menopause, and the many seasons of change that can shape a woman’s life.

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Angela Barela, MA, LPCC, therapist and founder of Blue Phoenix Therapy

Angela Barela MA, LPCC

Founder, Clinical Therapist & Approved Supervisor

I'm the founder of Blue Phoenix Therapy, and I'm passionate about helping women ages 16+ find their way through life's most challenging seasons.

Over the years, I've worked with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, major life transitions, perimenopause, menopause, and the emotional exhaustion that comes from always being the one holding everything together.

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and supportive, while also helping clients gently challenge the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I believe healing happens when we feel understood, connected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in our lives.

One of the things I love most about this work is watching clients rediscover their confidence, trust themselves again, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling.

Whether you're healing from past experiences, navigating a difficult relationship, adjusting to a new chapter of life, or simply looking for a space where you can finally exhale, you don't have to do it alone.

Hi, I'm Angela.

Experienced, compassionate, and evidence-informed care.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Angela Barela MA, LPCC

Founder of Blue Phoenix Therapy

Approved State Supervisor

Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC)

Advanced Training & Certifications

  • EMDR Trained (Phases I & II)

  • Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist

  • DBT Certified

  • Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)

  • Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS)

  • Trained in Perinatal Mental Health

  • Specialized Training in Perimenopause & Menopause Mental Health

  • Certified in RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories)

  • Mindfulness Coach

Whether you're reaching out for the first time or returning to therapy after a break, taking that first step

Let's start with a conversation and see if we're a good fit.