angela gupta-thomas phd, lcsw

where psychology, biology, and faith meet

(828) 708-0953

Treatment Services

Abuse and Trauma Resolution ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Autism/Aspbergers Chronic Illness/Pain Codependency & Developing Healthy Boundaries Communication Training/ Conflict Resolution Conduct Challenges Coping Skills/ Stress Management Depression Developing and Maintaining Healthy Relationships Disordered Eating Divorce Recovery and Blended Family Educational Challenges Family Dynamic Challenges Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Oppositional Defiant Challenges Overuse of Substances Panic Physical Health Adjustment Challenges Parent-Child Interaction Self Care and Self Esteem Sel Harm Spiritual Formation Trauma Recovery Vocational Counseling

  • Mission and Values
    Angela Gupta-Thomas PhD, LCSW strives to provide professional competent counseling in an inspiring atmosphere that offers encouragement and hope. The values that Angela Gupta-Thomas strives to uphold impact her professional work. These values include: Christ Centered-While providing solid psychological treatment, it is implemented with a genuine commitment to Christ and appreciation for the work God is capable of doing in people's loves. Morally and Ethically Bound-Guided by the professional codes of ethics form the North Carolina National Association of Social Workers. Directed by Integrity-A commitment to serving clients with their best interest in mind is the highest priority at all times. Privacy and confidentiality are protected. In Consistent Pursuit of Excellence- Angela Gupta-Thomas is a professionally trained clinician. She has obtained state licensure, national certification, and continues learning to provide the exceptional and expert therapy services that her clients deserve. Relational-Often times what is remembered by people is not what we did, but how we made them feel. The therapeutic relationship is like none other. Through gentle appreciation and mutual respect, the client and therapist collaborate to uncover obstacles to growth and healing. As they journey together, the client finds healing for the past, wholeness for the present, and a vision for what may be possible for the future. Balanced-Angela Gupta-Thomas seeks to integrate behavioral sciences and essential truths of Christian faith. Additionally, she embraces cultural sensitivity and relevancy. A multi-dimensional non-invasive approach is used to healing the whole person.
    Morally and Ethically Bound-Guided by the professional codes of ethics form the North Carolina National Association of Social Workers.
    Directed by Integrity-A commitment to serving clients with their best interest in mind is the highest priority at all times. Privacy and confidentiality are protected. Length of Session; Each session is approximately 45 minutes. Fees: Individual sessions are $135.
    Method of Payment: Some insurance is accepted. Individuals are responsible in knowing their coverage for behavioral mental health services. Individuals are responsible to pay deductible and copay at time of services. Individuals are responsible for full session fees, insurance reimbursements will be assessed towards fees. INSURANCE FILED AS A CURTESY AFTER SERVICE SESSION FEE IS MET:Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna (select policies). Traditional Medicare with a secondary.Invoices are provided for direct filing. Location: Telemental Health Available​Office: Tryon, NC
    About Angela​​​​
    Angela Gupta-Thomas has been providing counseling services to all ages for 39 years. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois and she has been licensed through the state of North Carolina since 1993 and has recently obtained licensure in South Carolina. She is passionate about a multi- dimensional Christ centered approach to healing. She will include her knowledge and training of yoga, medicinal herbs, nutrition, therapeutic arts, and spiritual disciplines in her counseling sessions. She is also trained in EMDR for trauma recovery. She is a certified yoga teacher. She has recently earned a PhD in Biblical Counseling with Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.
    Angela has a passion for people and holds the belief that people can transcend adversities. Her therapy goals with clients are ambitious: in addition to symptom removal and alleviation of pain the revival of the senses of peace, hope, and joy.
    Angela strives to facilitate personal and spiritual growth. She is especially interested in seeing people experience real change – as opposed to merely learning how to cope better. In Angela's mind, it is through the therapeutic process of transformation that people become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual and social resources, as they encounter life’s challenges.
    Angela loves two adult children and one husband of 36 years and enjoys living in WNC.
  • Mission and Values
    ​Angela Gupta-Thomas PhD, LCSW strives to provide professional competent counseling in an inspiring atmosphere that offers encouragement and hope. The values that Angela Gupta-Thomas strives to uphold impact her professional work. These values include:

    Christ Centered – While providing solid psychological treatment, it is implemented with a genuine commitment to Christ and appreciation for the work God is capable of doing in people’s lives. Directed by Integrity– A commitment to serving clients with their best interest in mind is the highest priority at all times. Privacy and confidentiality are protected.

    In Consistent Pursuit of Excellence –Angela Gupta-Thomas is a professionally trained clinician. She has obtained state licensure, national certification, and continues learning to provide the exceptional and expert therapy services that her clients deserve. Relational – Often times what is remembered by people is not what we did but how we made them feel. The therapeutic relationship is like none other. Through gentle appreciation and mutual respect, the client and therapist collaborate to uncover obstacles to growth and healing. As they journey together, the client finds healing for the past, wholeness for the present, and a vision for what may be possible for the future.

    Balanced – Angela Gupta-Thomas seeks to integrate behavioral sciences and essential truths of Christian faith. Additionally, she embraces cultural sensitivity and relevancy. A multi-dimensional non-invasive approach to healing the whole person is used.
    FAQ
    Length of Session; Each session is approximately 45 minutes.

    Method of Payment: Some insurance is accepted. Individuals are responsible in knowing their coverage for behavioral mental health services. Individuals are responsible to pay deductible and copay at time of services. Individuals are responsible for full session fees, insurance reimbursements will be assessed towards fees.

    Fees: Individual sessions are $135. INSURANCE FILED AS A CURTESY AFTER SERVICE SESSION FEE IS MET:
    Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna (select policies). Traditional Medicare with a secondary.

    Invoices are provided for direct filing.

    Location: Telemental Health Available
    ​Office: Tryon, NC






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    About Angela​​​​
    Angela Gupta-Thomas has been providing counseling services to all ages for 39 years. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois and she has been licensed through the state of North Carolina since 1993 and has recently obtained licensure in South Carolina. She is passionate about a multi- dimensional Christ centered approach to healing. She will include her knowledge and training of yoga, medicinal herbs, nutrition, therapeutic arts, and spiritual disciplines in her counseling sessions. She is also trained in EMDR for trauma recovery. She is a certified yoga teacher. She has recently earned a PhD in Biblical Counseling with Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.

    Angela has a passion for people and holds the belief that people can transcend adversities. Her therapy goals with clients are ambitious: in addition to symptom removal and alleviation of pain the revival of the senses of peace, hope, and joy.

    Angela strives to facilitate personal and spiritual growth. She is especially interested in seeing people experience real change – as opposed to merely learning how to cope better. In Angela's mind, it is through the therapeutic process of transformation that people become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual and social resources, as they encounter life’s challenges.

    Angela loves two adult children and one husband of 36 years and enjoys living in WNC.