Angela Costello, LMFT

Therapist, Writer, & Meditation Teacher on the Insight Timer App

Angela Costello, LMFT

Therapist, Writer, & Meditation Teacher on the Insight Timer App

Welcome!

Hi, I'm so glad you're here!

A little about me:

I grew up in Southern California, and as a little girl, I watched and learned as my mom worked passionately as a social worker (and still does to this day)! She inspired me to find my own path, and I started out volunteering at 19 in college with elderly and children. Over the last couple of decades, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, from working in foster homes, to inpatient psychiatric facilities, to now working in private practice. In my own day-to-day life, I try my best to practice what I preach and live a healthy lifestyle, by taking care of my mind, my body, and my relationships. Sometimes my inspiration comes when I'm running or writing, in the middle of a yoga class, or traveling and learning about different cultures and enjoying what the world has to offer. It may manifest in the form of using a new approach with my clients, writing a story, hosting a mindfulness event, or recording a meditation for Insight Timer. I'm truly honored that my meditations get heard by people all around the world, and I'm delighted when anyone in my own city or on the other side of the world writes a review that my words helped them that day. My hope is to plant seeds of inspiration to those around me, including my wonderful daughter, my incredible partner, my friends, my family, my own community and out into the world. I hope to help at least one person make improvements in their own life, their own relationships, and create a ripple effect of inspiring kindness and healthy lifestyles into their communities.

Psychotherapy and Life Coaching Services

Individual Therapy: (Adolescents and Adults)

Anxiety
Depression
Self-Esteem Issues
Codependency

Couples Therapy:

Communication
Intimacy
Infidelity
Parenting
Family Dynamics

Life Coaching:

Self-Improvement
Resources
Relationships
Work-Life Balance

My approach

My specialty is treating clients who struggle with anxiety. I guide clients from awareness to action, and provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples.

Choosing to be in therapy is choosing to improve your life and learning the skills to do so. My approach as a therapist is compassionate and direct. I draw from various theoretical models that meet the needs of each specific client. I use the following therapeutic approaches with clients: Humanistic/Rogerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory and The Model of Developmental Immaturity (see Frequently Asked Questions).

My focus with every client is to get to know their unique story, help them understand why their lives have become unmanageable, get at the root of what’s causing it, work through unresolved feelings and core issues, educate them, and create a specific pathway so they can realistically start to see changes when they leave my office.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 – When is the right time to start therapy?

Every client’s needs are unique. Some clients start therapy when they are already in the middle of a crisis or major change in their lives, such as a divorce, recent death, or they are trying to stop an addiction. Other clients begin when they are going through a life transition or emotional di

1 – When is the right time to start therapy?

Every client’s needs are unique. Some clients start therapy when they are already in the middle of a crisis or major change in their lives, such as a divorce, recent death, or they are trying to stop an addiction. Other clients begin when they are going through a life transition or emotional distress and are curious about exploring it further with someone outside of their social circle. The main requirement to start therapy is a willingness to participate.

2 – I’m looking for a therapist for someone else, but I don’t know how to bring the subject up to him/her. What should I do?

Telling someone you think they should see a therapist can be daunting. Select an appropriate time and place to talk to them, with limited distractions. Approach them with empathy by giving them information, use “I” statements, and let them decide. You could say something like, “I really care about you, and I’m worried about you. I found someone who might be able to help change how things are now. I’m here to support you. Here’s the information, and I’m here for you when you’re ready to talk about it.”

3 – What kinds of clients do you work with?

Individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families.

4 – Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies. Each client will pay the private pay rate (listed directly below). At your request, I can provide you with an itemized receipt (superbill) for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement based on your health benefits.

5 – What is the cost per session?

$275 per session. Sessions are 45 minutes in length.

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6 – How often should I see a therapist?

Clients typically meet with a therapist on a weekly basis. The frequency may increase or decrease depending on the client’s individual needs, the severity of their symptoms and personal preference. Some clients come in for a few sessions, others participate in brief solution focused therapy for a f

6 – How often should I see a therapist?

Clients typically meet with a therapist on a weekly basis. The frequency may increase or decrease depending on the client’s individual needs, the severity of their symptoms and personal preference. Some clients come in for a few sessions, others participate in brief solution focused therapy for a few weeks or months until their crisis is resolved, while others participate on a consistent weekly basis for years as an integral part of their self-care.

7 – How long does it take for me to see the results of the therapy?

When a client actively participates in treatment (attending sessions on a weekly basis, applying learned skills and tools between sessions, practicing rigorous honesty), there is greater probability of life-enhancing change and experiencing noticeable improvement. Keep in mind that therapy is a process; not a quick fix. Some clients experience a gradual change that is subtle and slowly noticeable over the course of a few months, while others report experiencing a clearly noticeable shift within the first few sessions. It all depends on the individual client.

8 – What is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)?

LMFTs are relationship specialists who treat people involved in interpersonal relationships. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family and social adjustments. Marriage and Family Therapists are psychotherapists and healing arts practitioners licensed by the State of California. Requirements for licensure include a master’s degree, passage of two comprehensive examinations and at least 3,000 hours of supervised experience regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Reference: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists – CAMFT).

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9 – What are the different kinds of approaches you use in your practice?

Each client is unique, and I may apply the following theoretical or coaching approaches to clients based on their specific needs:

Psychodynamic Therapy: Utilizes the psychological interpretation of mental and emotional processes. Examines childhood and adulthood expe

9 – What are the different kinds of approaches you use in your practice?

Each client is unique, and I may apply the following theoretical or coaching approaches to clients based on their specific needs:

Psychodynamic Therapy: Utilizes the psychological interpretation of mental and emotional processes. Examines childhood and adulthood experiences to better understand how the subconscious is affecting a person’s current thinking and behavior. Through the client/therapist relationship, the client is able to discover new ways to perceive and live life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Aims at changing the way a person thinks in order to manage feelings and behaviors.

Family Systems Therapy: Focuses on the family as a system, whereby the individual problems are a result of the members influencing each other. Therapy is aimed at alleviating current symptoms through altering a family’s transactions and organization. This can be done with an individual, couple or family.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Guides the client in practicing the mental discipline of intentional thought process and behaviors, and accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.

Solution Focused Therapy: Assists the client in focusing on the here-and-now by building upon their strengths in order to find solutions, rather than placing emphasis on the problem.

The Model of Developmental Immaturity: Helping the client understand the family of origin issues that brought them to the symptoms of their addictions, mood disorders and relationship struggles.

Life Coaching: Working with the client to improve their overall lifestyle.

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Angela Costello, LMFT

Therapist, Writer, & Meditation Teacher on the Insight Timer App

Angela Costello, LMFT

Therapist, Writer, & Meditation Teacher on the Insight Timer App

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California, Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee

Psychotherapy and Life Coaching Services

My approach

My specialty is treating clients who struggle with anxiety. I guide clients from awareness to action, and provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 – When is the right time to start therapy?

Every client’s needs are unique. Some clients start therapy when they are already in the middle of a crisis or major change in their lives, such as a divorce, recent death, or they are trying to stop an addiction. Other clients begin when they are going through a life transition or emotional di

1 – When is the right time to start therapy?

2 – I’m looking for a therapist for someone else, but I don’t know how to bring the subject up to him/her. What should I do?

3 – What kinds of clients do you work with?

Individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families.

4 – Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies. Each client will pay the private pay rate (listed directly below). At your request, I can provide you with an itemized receipt (superbill) for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement based on your health benefits.

5 – What is the cost per session?

$275 per session. Sessions are 45 minutes in length.

6 – How often should I see a therapist?

6 – How often should I see a therapist?

7 – How long does it take for me to see the results of the therapy?

8 – What is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)?

9 – What are the different kinds of approaches you use in your practice?

Each client is unique, and I may apply the following theoretical or coaching approaches to clients based on their specific needs:

Psychodynamic Therapy: Utilizes the psychological interpretation of mental and emotional processes. Examines childhood and adulthood expe

9 – What are the different kinds of approaches you use in your practice?

Each client is unique, and I may apply the following theoretical or coaching approaches to clients based on their specific needs:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Aims at changing the way a person thinks in order to manage feelings and behaviors.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Guides the client in practicing the mental discipline of intentional thought process and behaviors, and accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.

Solution Focused Therapy: Assists the client in focusing on the here-and-now by building upon their strengths in order to find solutions, rather than placing emphasis on the problem.

The Model of Developmental Immaturity: Helping the client understand the family of origin issues that brought them to the symptoms of their addictions, mood disorders and relationship struggles.

Life Coaching: Working with the client to improve their overall lifestyle.

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