Angela’s credentials & expertise

Angela Sasseville is a Licensed Professional Counselor who opened her own private practice 5 years ago.   She has been studying and working the field of psychology for over 12 years.  Angela’s expertise is in strengthening individuals and assiting them in recognizing how formative events in the past can be affecting their choices and beliefs in the present.   She also excels at helping loving but frustrated couples develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with one another.  In fact, in 2009 Angela completed her first book, a self-help guide for couples that chronicles the insights and habits needed for marital survival during stressful times.  (Stay tuned for more information on the book’s publication date in 2010.)  Discerning clients who demand the highest level of skill available find themselves impressed with Angela’s therapeutic acumen.

Angela received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado at Denver, an accredited and nationally respected program.  While there the faculty recognized her personal and academic achievements by honoring her with the Outstanding Graduate award. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

In addition to being licensed in the state of Colorado, Angela is board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Angela has received over 60 hours of training and consultation on EMDR, studying body-centered techniques that assist clients in healing from life’s biggest upsets and gaining deeper confidence and peace of mind.  She’s had professional memberships in the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, the Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling, and the American Counseling Association.  It’s Angela’s reputation for excellence in the therapeutic community that allowed Flourish Counseling to become the first private practice to host a graduate student intern from the University of Colorado at Denver program.

Angela honors ALL differences and enjoys working with people from diverse racial and cultural groups and takes pride in being a culturally-competent therapist.  She respects individuals of all sexual orientations and of all spiritual belief systems.  To promote respect for EVERYONE, Angela is a member of the Colorado Queer Straight Alliance and of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado.

In addition to being compliant with state laws regarding client confidentiality, Flourish Counseling, LLC is also compliant with federal HIPAA regulations regarding privacy.   Click here to view the Notice of Privacy Practices.