professional photo Angela Pidala

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C)

Registered Play Therapist™(RPT™)

Deciding to go to counseling takes a huge step of courage. Therefore, connecting with your counselor and feeling comfortable sharing your heart is a top priority. Angela provides psychotherapy for women primarily with young adults and mothers. She also offers play therapy for children from the ages of 3-9 years old. Whether through talk or play, Angela will work with you to process your thoughts and feelings during life's challenging moments. She will meet you where you are and provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Angela believes it is an honor to be invited into her client’s private experiences and have the opportunity to guide them towards living a meaningful life.

Angela earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (License #67897), a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional through Postpartum Support International (Certification #PSI8515), and a Registered Play Therapist™ (Registration #T6126) through the Association of Play Therapy. Angela has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Perinatal Mental Health, and Play Therapy. She is also a member of the Association of Play Therapy and Postpartum Support International.

I hope you will take this next step and allow me to partake in your or your child's journey towards healing. “Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brene Brown

Angela specializes in:

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
  • Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage
  • Toddlers/Children (3 to 6 years old)
  • Childhood Autism
  • Pediatric Medical Trauma
  • Childhood and/or Adult Trauma
  • Adoption and Attachment Trauma

Angela provides the following services:

  • Individual Counseling for Women
  • Play Therapy
  • Sibling Play Therapy
  • Mother/Daughter Family Sessions
  • Online Counseling (virtual) Sessions
  • Support Groups

Fees for services:

  • FREE Phone Consultation (15 minutes)
  • Intake Sessions (80 minutes): $190
  • Individual Counseling Sessions (50 minutes): $165
  • Play Therapy Sessions (45 minutes): $165

To contact Angela, call the office, 281-719-0341 or email her, angela@joyfulhearts.us