Angela Knoeller
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
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As an OCD therapist, I encourage my members to incorporate self-compassion throughout treatment. You can challenge OCD and still be kind to yourself. I will ask you to do uncomfortable things, but nothing more than you can handle. This will ultimately help you grow and recover. Even though exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy will be hard at times, continuing to engage in compulsions will always make life more difficult. Give yourself a lot of credit for wanting to make necessary changes. I also have experience treating anxiety and depression.
As an OCD therapist, I encourage my members to incorporate self-compassion throughout treatment. You can challenge OCD and still be kind to yourself. I will ask you to do uncomfortable things, but nothing more than you can handle. This will ultimately help you grow and recover. Even though exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy will be hard at times, continuing to engage in compulsions will always make life more difficult. Give yourself a lot of credit for wanting to make necessary changes. I also have experience treating anxiety and depression.
Location
Licensed in Alabama, New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, PTSD, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Fordham University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Angela
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Angela
My personal connection to mental health
I struggle with anxiety. It made me feel lost, like I couldn't get out of my own way, and that's when I started seeing a therapist myself. She helped me realize that comparing myself wasn't helpful. When I applied patience and self-compassion, things started feeling less overwhelming. I've also been in therapy for grief and loss. It's helped me learn that we're able to get through pain and go on with our lives.
My message to you if you're struggling right now
OCD wants you to be stuck feeling scared or confused. The best way you can challenge that is by doing something differently. Because whatever has been going on, it's causing you enough pain that you're thinking about taking this step. You've got to try to challenge this so you can start feeling better. And you can start feeling better.
What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me
I always take time to listen, and when I ask my Members about specific things they've brought up before, they feel appreciated because I remember what they said. And it doesn't always have to do with OCD. Sometimes it's about other things happening in their lives. I'm not just here to teach them ERP. Of course, that's happening, but I always take time to catch up and see what else is going on.
Why our members love working with Angela
D.W.
Good experienceI finally got a moment to shout out a big Thankful to Angela. It’s time of year, who we should be thankful and send gratitude. She has been part of my journey with OCD for a few years now. I wouldn’t gotten to this point without her help. She is great listener and set up great strategies to work on to overcome the fear of OCD. I have been suffering with OCD for a long time. I have my good and bad days. I feel at ease that I can always reach out to Angela. Thank you so much Angela!!
C.C.
Good experienceThough my therapist is limited to 30-minute sessions until I become reemployed, she managed to (1) review our last session's ERP assignments, (2) do a check-in [on how I'm doing], (3) listen with empathy to my update, (4) address a compulsive activity happening in real-time (i.e., my distracted, multitasking during session per my felt need to keep sense of order), (5) set next 2 appointments, (6) reinforce a strategy to continue prior ERP's, and (7) view my walking video-tour of the status of my 4-room apartments' clutter/declutter status. ~C
C.C.
Good experienceMy therapist of the past ~9 weeks, Angela Knoeller, is absolutely great---truly invested and very directive, compassionate, collaborative, and humble. Like a good friend, she compensates for so much when I feel feel frustrated and emotionally exhausted as I did today, and she keeps us using the methods and driving toward the goals. ~C
D.W.
Good experienceAngela is great. Good listener. It’s been year and half. I have made improvement on how to deal with my OCD. I wouldn’t made it this far without her. Angela, thanks for your help.
D.W.
Good experienceAngela is wonderful. Great listener and she reinforces me in every session. That OCD is bully. She encourages me I can beat it. I have came a long away. I have been with NOCD for over year now. I can see good changes in me . Stuff I wouldn’t done before . I couldn’t have come to this point without her help. Thanks Angela!
D.W.
Good experienceAngela is always a good listener. She cares and helps me a lot to overcome my OCD
D.W.
Good experienceAngela is a good listener and supports me in working on my exercises to help fight the combustion. She reminds me each time OCD is hard but the combustions are harder. That phrase sticks with me when my OCD is driving me nuts. Thanks, Angela for all your help in my journey to overcome OCD. (containment)
L.B.
Good experienceLizzie absolutely loved Angela. Thank you
D.W.
Good experienceMy therapist Angela Knoeller gives me the support to move forward to accomplished my fears of contamination.
A.K.
Good experienceMy therapist addressed all my nagging OCD-like concerns, and explained that all of them were perfectly normal. I felt very at-ease, and was able to discuss all my issues / concerns openly.
L.B.
Good experienceLizzie ( my daughter) loves Angela! She feel very comfortable with her, and is always looking forward to her therapy.
J.P.
Good experienceFelt comfortable and think she’s a perfect fit to help me
E.T.
Good experienceI feel like this session was groundbreaking for me and Angela had really creative ways to help me with complex obsessions and compulsions brought on by a recent breakup.
K.E.
Good experienceAngela has been a game-changer in my mental health treatment. She is so patient and compassionate, and her skillset in recognizing, addressing, and managing OCD symptoms is superb. SO grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
L.B.
Good experienceAngela is amazing!!!
J.R.
Good experienceAngela is understanding and non judgmental. I am very lucky to have her as my therapist!
C.G.
Good experienceAngela is the best! She has been so kind, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout this journey!
J.R.
Good experienceAngela is so empathetic and non judgmental. I am grateful to have her as a therapist.
L.B.
Good experienceLizzie and her family are grateful for all the hard Angela is putting into Lizzie’s care.
A.S.
Good experienceAngela is THE best!!!
K.D.
Good experienceJust had my first session. Angela was so thorough and I really felt like she was hearing me and understands my struggles with my OCD. I feel confident that she can help me.
D.W.
Good experienceShe listens what you have to say. That’s important. It’s comforting to have someone to listen and understand. To focus on key areas where it is struggle for me to deal with OCD. This was my second session. I feel that I made the right choice to seek help. This might be a start to a better life and not let OCD control it.
A.S.
Good experienceAngela is absolutely amazing!! I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist
G.S.
Good experienceAngela was very kind and receptive. My son was very reluctant to speak with anyone, and she got him to open up. He said he felt better after our session. Thank you!
K.J.
Good experienceAngela is incredible. Very well versed and knowledgable. I’m so grateful for this opportunity.
A.S.
Good experienceSo thorough and lovely!
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