About GlowUp GlowTogether PLLC
Meet Dr. Angelica
Founder + Therapist for Ages 13-30s
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I help teens and young adults through the seasons of becoming – when changes in identity, relationships, independence, pressure, and purpose can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what comes next. You do not have to make sense of it all alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) with more than a decade of experience working with life-stage changes, a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), and a Certification in Fashion Styling (CFS). This allows me to blend evidence-based mental health care and expressive arts in ways that honor both the heart and the mind.
Through guided reflection, practical strategies, mindfulness, and creative exploration, I help clients turn overwhelm into clarity, reconnect with purpose and motivation, and move toward their goals with confidence and direction.
I also provide virtual and in-person wellness workshops, trainings, and events for ages 13–30s that use creativity to channel self-expression and make community care more accessible.
There is no perfect place to begin. You do not need to feel 100% certain, have a plan, or know exactly what to say before reaching out. Arrive as you are.
I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute inquiry call with me, and I look forward to connecting!
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GlowUp GlowTogether’s mission is to nurture the unique spark in all served.
By partnering with individuals, families, schools, and youth organizations, GlowUp GlowTogether PLLC extends its impact nationwide.
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GlowUp GlowTogether PLLC combines the following principles:
Cognitive Behavioral Skills: Understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to address patterns and make empowered changes.
Dialectical Behavioral Skills: Building interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance to face challenges with confidence.
Mindfulness: Practices to live in the moment with presence and peace.
Creative Arts: Expressing the inner self for emotional freedom.
Diversity: Meaningful engagement with difference.
Equity: Addressing barriers to resources, opportunities, and support.
Inclusion: Creating space to speak and show up authentically.
Intersectionality: Exploring how multiple identities shape lived experiences and self-concept.
Power: Supporting self-determination and independence.
Anti-Racism: Challenging oppression and centering identity as a means for healing.
From Thirteen Through the Thirties
Reaching out for support can feel awkward. You're supposed to trust a stranger from the internet with parts of your life you barely talk about just because she has “Dr.” in front of her name?
Of course you would have questions or doubts.
I have spent a lot of my own life in therapy, and not every experience felt helpful. Figuring out what to say, filling out paperwork, and wondering whether you are being judged at your most vulnerable. But when I connected with people who gave me that “you get me" feeling, being understood was worth the cringey beginning.
I don’t believe choosing the right support should come down to being convinced to like someone. It is a personal decision that asks you to listen to your instincts, notice how you feel in their presence, and decide what feels right for you. In many ways, that choice is already part of the self-awareness, connection, and change you may be seeking.
Hi, I’m Dr. Angelica, the therapist you found who helps ages 13–30s turn life transitions into personal transformation. Welcome!
Growing up doesn’t end – and neither do the emotions, experiences, or questions that come with it.
Change is one of the few things we can expect in life, and we are not meant to go through it alone.
I would be honored to support you.
Maybe you are looking for support that sees the whole person – not just a diagnosis, behavior, challenge, or goal.
Maybe you want a space for understanding, self-expression, honesty, confidence building, and practical tools to carry into everyday life.
Maybe you are a parent, educator, clinician, or community leader trying to create that kind of support, but you do not want it to feel clinical, impersonal, or disconnected from the people you serve.
If any of that sounds familiar, I’m glad you’re here. I have spent more than a decade helping teens and young adults navigate change, better understand themselves, and feel more connected to the people and possibilities around them.
Whether we meet through therapy, a workshop, a training, or a community event, the goal is the same: to create thoughtful, engaging spaces where people feel seen, gain tools they can actually use, and leave with a stronger sense of who they are and where they are going.
You are in the right place.
Working With Me Is…
Collaborative. Clients, families, schools, and organizations bring valuable knowledge about their own experiences and communities. We build from that together.
Curious rather than judgmental. We explore what is happening, what may be underneath it, and what support could make a meaningful difference.
Both reflective and practical. Understanding matters, but so do tools people can use in their relationships, classrooms, workplaces, and everyday lives.
Creative, engaging, and personal. Support should not feel cold. I welcome conversation, self-expression, humor, and new ways of learning.
Grounded in possibility. We honor where people are while helping build confidence, connection, and a clearer path forward.
Working With Me Is Not…
Prescriptive. I will not tell people who to be, what decisions to make, or how to live their lives. My role is to help people feel aligned with who they are.
Focused on fixing. I do not see clients, families, students, or communities as problems that need to be solved. We can address challenges and honor the strengths and wisdom already present.
One-size-fits-all. Support should respond to the people, needs, identities, and context involved, rather than force everyone into the same formula.
Deficit-focused. We will not look only at what is going wrong or overlook strengths, progress, and possibility. Meaningful support makes room for both.
Performative. No one should have to pretend, prove themselves, or become someone else to receive compassion, understanding, and care.
Where the Light of the Heart and Mind Unite
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Where the Light of the Heart and Mind Unite *
Pillars of My Work
PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
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Growth is not about becoming someone else. It is about understanding yourself more deeply, moving through change with intention, and becoming more fully who you are.
CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION
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Mental health and identity are not explored through words alone. Creativity, style, reflection, movement, and imagination are all opportunities for people connect with themselves.
PRACTICAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
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Insight should translate into everyday life. My work combines emotional support with practical strategies for navigating stress, relationships, school, work, and life transitions.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
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People grow through safe, supportive relationships. Through therapy, workshops, trainings, and events, we strengthen connection among individuals, families, schools, and communities.