Dr. Tangela Isely, LPC, LCPC
Experienced counselor for life transitions
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- 19 years experience
- Evidence based approaches
- English sessions
About Tangela
Dr. Tangela Isely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 19 years of practice. She focuses on helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Her manner is warm and direct, and she aims to make people feel heard from the first visit.
She uses approaches drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and clarify what matters most. The work often includes short, focused exercises and straightforward conversation about day-to-day struggles.
Her areas of focus include stress, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and ADHD. She also addresses a range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, hoarding, and first responder issues. That range lets her tailor support to each person’s history and current needs.
Clients who meet with her can expect a collaborative pace. She listens first, then helps create a plan that fits the person’s goals. Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase practical skillful responses over time.
Dr. Isely practices from Texas and conducts work in English. People who are starting therapy are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
She uses approaches drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and clarify what matters most. The work often includes short, focused exercises and straightforward conversation about day-to-day struggles.
Her areas of focus include stress, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and ADHD. She also addresses a range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, hoarding, and first responder issues. That range lets her tailor support to each person’s history and current needs.
Clients who meet with her can expect a collaborative pace. She listens first, then helps create a plan that fits the person’s goals. Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase practical skillful responses over time.
Dr. Isely practices from Texas and conducts work in English. People who are starting therapy are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas, Maine, Oregon
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Isely draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that can be done between sessions. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills through step-by-step coaching and practice. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action, often using short mindfulness and values-based exercises.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to what matters to the client, reviews goals, and suggests techniques that suit the person’s needs and preferences. Together they try methods and adjust the plan as progress and feedback indicate.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients practice skills in their everyday setting so techniques can be tested between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises so sessions feel practical and usable in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and coping with life changes along with related concerns such as addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, and parenting strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing listening first and then working together on practical skills and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.