Angela Braaten, LCSW

Providing behavioral health, mental health and psychiatric services for children & adults.

Angela Braaten is a Licensed Clinic Social Worker. Angela grew up in Topeka, Kansas and received her graduate degree in clinic social work at Washburn University. She started her career in community behavioral health, where she provided services to teens and families. Angela worked with patients struggling with addictions, chronic mental illness, and acute crisis. Angela has also worked in the hospital settings providing crisis assessment, end of life discussions, goals of care and trauma case management. She is skilled in palliative care consults and geriatric interventions, as well. Most recently, she has worked in a primary care clinic providing services for patients struggling with addictions, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts and other mental health symptoms that are connected to overall wellbeing and health. Angela is trained in dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma work, motivational interviewing, and solution focused interventions. She prides herself in providing services with safety, dignity, and respect. Angela’s approach is patient-centered and guided by trauma-informed care. She believes that advocacy and honoring a patient’s self-determination will lead to the most effective outcome for mental and physical health. Angela strives to provide a therapeutic connection-to be seen, heard, and valued in each interaction.

Angela is proud mother of 2 adult children and 2 beautiful Great Danes. She loves hiking, camping, and cooking in her spare time. Helping others find balance and joy is what brings her to this work every day.

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