Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Angel Zervos

Angel Zervos, LPC

Virginia

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety

See online therapy options
  • Person-centered approach
  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Family of origin issues

About Angel

Angel Zervos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with ten years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Her focus includes family of origin themes such as attachment issues, abandonment, and blended family challenges.

She uses a person-centered stance and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients name what is happening in their lives. Sessions are conversational and practical. Angel helps people notice recurring patterns rooted in their childhood relationships and how those patterns show up now.

In sessions she helps clients challenge limiting beliefs and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Work may include skill building for anxiety, strategies for managing attention and focus, and reflective exercises about family roles and expectations. She explains options clearly and helps people choose what to try next.

Angel has supported people through workplace stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness concerns, and changes tied to adoption or foster care. She also addresses issues such as communication problems, codependency, body image, and commitment worries. Her practice is oriented toward steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are part of a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.

Approaches you might use online

Angel draws on person-centered work that focuses on the client's experience in the moment and helps people describe what they are feeling. This approach is useful for sorting through emotions tied to family roles and current stressors.

She also uses evidence-based techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These methods include practical skills for managing anxiety, improving focus with ADHD-related strategies, and building healthier communication patterns that address family of origin dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, explain options, and suggest approaches to try together based on your goals and preferences. That way the plan can be adjusted if something does not fit.

Confirm which session formats she offers before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, make regular check-ins easier, and reduce travel time. Shorter check-ins can work well when schedules are tight, and phone sessions can use less bandwidth when video is difficult. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep steady progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens, helps name patterns from childhood, and supports trying concrete skills to change how people respond now.

How long has she worked as a counselor?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.

Angel ZervosLPC

See online therapy options