- Person-centered care
- Skills and strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Tangela
Dr. Tangela Isely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She aims to build a calm, steady space where people feel heard and understood before moving toward change.
Her work combines practical therapy methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques with a person-centered approach. Sessions often begin by listening to the full story and then identifying small, achievable steps to reduce distress. She helps people notice patterns, test new habits, and practice skills that make daily life easier.
Dr. Isely also addresses issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. She brings particular attention to attachment, abandonment, family of origin difficulties, and challenges faced by first responders. Her approach includes mindfulness tools to ground difficult emotions and reduce reactivity.
She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and track progress. Therapy conversations focus on what feels most urgent in a person’s life and on practical skills to manage symptoms between sessions. People who prefer a thoughtful, steady pace may find this helpful.
Dr. Isely is based in Texas and conducts her practice in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Her work combines practical therapy methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques with a person-centered approach. Sessions often begin by listening to the full story and then identifying small, achievable steps to reduce distress. She helps people notice patterns, test new habits, and practice skills that make daily life easier.
Dr. Isely also addresses issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. She brings particular attention to attachment, abandonment, family of origin difficulties, and challenges faced by first responders. Her approach includes mindfulness tools to ground difficult emotions and reduce reactivity.
She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and track progress. Therapy conversations focus on what feels most urgent in a person’s life and on practical skills to manage symptoms between sessions. People who prefer a thoughtful, steady pace may find this helpful.
Dr. Isely is based in Texas and conducts her practice in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
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 these approaches shape online therapy
Dr. Isely uses cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior techniques alongside a person-centered stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and crises.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will invite discussion about what feels most helpful, try different tools, and adjust strategies based on a person’s needs and goals. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to maintain consistent appointments. Licensed professionals can guide which methods and pacing will work best for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress and anxiety as well as trauma, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and many related challenges.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining listening with practical skill-building so people leave sessions with clear steps to try.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Isely has 19 years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.