What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
“Angela is wonderful! Every session with her is like talking to a friend I've known for years. She's warm, inviting, and listens so well to anything I've got going on. She is also very knowledgeable and helps pinpoint key aspects of my past that help me understand how it's affected my present. I would recommend Angela to everyone!”
Less than 1 year ago
“I feel so confident talking to her, the first therapist I’ve actually felt comfortable actually opening up with, especially with how hard it is for myself to open up. She makes it feel so natural and I do not feel judged at all, she created an environment to where it feels like I’m talking to my best friend.”
More than 1 year ago
About Angela Mathews-Shorts
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Parenting Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Bullying
Personality Disorder
Self Esteem Issues
Learning Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Humanistic
Psychodynamic
Intervention
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Angela Mathews-Shorts
Welcome, and congratulations on the courage to take the first step.
My name is Angela. I am a psychotherapist with a Psy.D. ABD in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, and I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I hope to inspire your curiosity toward self-awareness to develop a strong sense of self-acceptance and healing. I value a person-centered approach as it promotes self-esteem, autonomy, and agency toward wellness. Humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers said, "Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life." We will build on your strengths. I will responsively review your emotional and mental health care needs and help you achieve desired outcomes toward your potential.
At times, life feels out of balance from both foreseen and unexpected experiences, disappointments, life transitions, and personal trauma events. These experiences can impact your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It can be difficult to navigate on your own. Together, through our therapeutic alliance, I will help you counter problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional, and physical wellness. I want to help connect your head with your heart. Let's do it.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Through unconditional positive regard, I will help you increase self-awareness and motivate you in your commitment to develop new thoughts, feelings and new patterns towards healing. With our interactive relationship, we can build an alliance and develop a collaborative plan toward your desired goals. My hope is that the closing of each session is that your have developed insights into yourself and feel empowered to step into growth promoting experiences.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1093402901
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
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Angela is very professional and seems very knowledgeable, I’m looking forward to working with her.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela has been great. She is the perfect fit for what I need her for
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela’s keen insight is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela is wonderful! Every session with her is like talking to a friend I've known for years. She's warm, inviting, and listens so well to anything I've got going on. She is also very knowledgeable and helps pinpoint key aspects of my past that help me understand how it's affected my present. I would recommend Angela to everyone!
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I feel so confident talking to her, the first therapist I’ve actually felt comfortable actually opening up with, especially with how hard it is for myself to open up. She makes it feel so natural and I do not feel judged at all, she created an environment to where it feels like I’m talking to my best friend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I feel very comfortable with her she is nice attentive respectful truthful real I have never had a problem with her and her advice I take seriously I am so happy to have her she has helped in in many many ways
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela makes me feel comfortable talking about difficult issues and makes me feel safe. her demeanor is very professional yet warm and welcoming.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She really wants to help. So far, she's listened really well and tried to pinpoint underlying issues that she can help me dissolve/eliminate. I'm not that easy to uncover. I jump around from topic to topic staying on the surface. She's reeled me in on several occasions, and I think she'll guide me towards some breakthroughs eventually.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She has made it very easy for me to open up.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela is very good at listening and providing support. I really appreciate how well she tracks my process and assists me in thinking through challenges. She also consistently gives me hope, which I needed much more than I even knew. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her and feel she is very skilled at what she does.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela has been a blessing. She is kind, yet she makes me look at the big picture of things. I have learned about myself and will continue to move forward.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Angela is great at empathizing with me and where I'm at, but also challenging me and helping me find solutions to what I'm struggling with, without seeming pushy.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I love talking to Angela. Her kindness and our similar personalities make it so that she understands me to a degree most people don't, making her an even more incredible therapist. She allows me to choose what I want and speak freely and I love her style of collaborative work. It's what I really needed in a therapist and ultimately what makes us work so well.
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What practice does Angela Mathews-Shorts work with?
Angela Mathews-Shorts works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Angela Mathews-Shorts?
Angela Mathews-Shorts frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Angela Mathews-Shorts on their profile.
What languages does Angela Mathews-Shorts speak?
Angela Mathews-Shorts speaks English.