- Guilt and shame
- Family of origin
- CBT and parts work
About Angus
Angus Martindale is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions are presented in everyday language and focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Angus uses several evidence-based techniques to help people name what they are feeling and understand how those feelings affect relationships and choices. He pays attention to patterns that come from family of origin, attachment history, and life transitions like separation or fatherhood. Conversations are interactive and aim to clarify what a client wants to change and why.
When trauma or past abuse is part of someone's story, Angus offers steady, paced conversations rather than rushing toward solutions. He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, and on parts-based ideas to map internal conflicts. He also brings humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives to help people reflect on meaning and long-standing patterns.
Sessions cover concrete skills such as communication strategies, handling control issues, and ways to cope with loneliness. People who carry shame about who they are or guilt about past actions can expect direct, plain talk about how those feelings show up day to day. Angus explains options and works with each person to find feasible next steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Angus uses therapy methods in online sessions
Angus works with a blend of straightforward, evidence-based techniques. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Parts-based work, informed by Internal Family Systems ideas, helps people map inner parts that argue, withdraw, or protect, and then practice new ways of relating to those parts.Choosing which approach matters, and Angus treats that choice as a collaborative decision. He discusses options early in work together, tries an approach for a few sessions, and adjusts based on what fits the person's goals and preferences. The process is about finding methods that feel useful in daily life rather than sticking to one formula.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer disruptions for people juggling family or work. If you want online options, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online meetings help keep momentum between appointments and make short check-ins or weekly sessions easier to schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Angus help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses practical conversations that name the feeling, trace how it affects behavior, and try small changes to reduce its everyday impact.
What is his clinical background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience working in clinical practice.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential as listed.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.