Angela Sanders, LCSW, LICSW

Angela Sanders, LCSW, LICSW Hi there! I’m so glad you're here—I am a therapist who specializes in complex trauma + recovery, & am also experienced in treating mood disorders and anxiety.

Currently offering in-person* & telehealth therapy services in MS* + AL

🤎 September is Su***de Prevention Month 🤎Too often, the weight of pain and silence convinces us that we must carry it al...
09/05/2025

🤎 September is Su***de Prevention Month 🤎

Too often, the weight of pain and silence convinces us that we must carry it alone. But the truth is—we are wired for connection, and there is power in reaching out.

As a therapist, I hold space for many who walk through deep valleys. And as a human, I know what it’s like to wrestle with my own moments of heaviness, doubt, or fear. None of us are immune to struggle. That’s why I believe so deeply in reminding one another: your life is valuable. Your presence makes a difference.

Even in the darkest nights, there are people and resources ready to walk beside you until the light feels possible again. 🌙✨

This month, let’s commit to checking in on our friends, speaking openly about mental health, and remembering: healing happens when we bring our stories into the light.

If you or someone you know is struggling, here are places you can reach out for support:
📲 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
🇺🇸 Veterans: dial 988, then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
🌈 LGBTQ+ youth: call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 to connect with The Trevor Project.

You are never alone. I’m so glad you’re still here. ♡

Authenticity isn’t a destination—it’s a sacred homecoming. 📍So many of us have spent years becoming who we thought we ha...
07/11/2025

Authenticity isn’t a destination—it’s a sacred homecoming. 📍

So many of us have spent years becoming who we thought we had to be—the responsible one, the high-achiever, the caregiver, the peacekeeper.
We adapted to please others, to stay safe, to feel loved.
And somewhere along the way, we lost sight of who we truly are beneath all of that.

We’ve learned—through trauma, expectations, or survival—to hide parts of ourselves.
To shrink to fit in.
To silence ourselves to avoid judgment.
To mask our pain to protect our hearts.

But those hidden parts?
They’re still there—longing to be seen, heard, and honored.

In therapy, we begin the sacred work of returning to ourselves.
Not the version shaped by fear or shame—but the version that has always existed underneath it all.
The self that is wise.
Worthy.
Whole.

When you begin to reconnect with your true self, you start to build a life rooted in alignment—not performance.
That’s where healing begins.
That’s where freedom lives.

Authenticity doesn’t mean having it all figured out.
It isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.

It’s showing up as yourself, even when it’s messy.
𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 when it’s messy.
It means telling the truth of your story, even when your voice shakes.
It means trusting that the real you is not only enough, but essential.

When you come home to yourself, everything begins to shift—
Relationships feel more aligned.
Boundaries become clearer.
Life feels more grounded in truth.

This work is brave.
It’s deep, and beautiful, and transformative.
And it is absolutely worth it. 💚


📲 direct line (call or text): 601-202-2822
📧 email: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com

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gentle disclaimer ✨
🌿 this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
🌿 following or interacting with this page does not create a therapeutic relationship.

Healing isn’t linear.It doesn’t follow a schedule or timeline—it unfolds in its own rhythm.Like the waves that ebb and f...
07/11/2025

Healing isn’t linear.
It doesn’t follow a schedule or timeline—it unfolds in its own rhythm.
Like the waves that ebb and flow, the mountains that stand steady through each season, and the tender sprout breaking through soil—true healing is 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, and 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸.

Let me say that last line again, true healing is:
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥. 🏔️ 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞. 🌱 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰. 🌊

In therapy, we honor your pace.
We listen for what’s needed—not to rush or fix, but to hold space for whatever arises.
Whether you’re in the thick of grief, rebuilding after trauma, or simply learning to befriend yourself again—your journey matters. Every small shift matters.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 matter.

Breathe.
You’re not behind.
You’re exactly where you need to be.

💚✨🌿
📲 direct line (call or text): 601-202-2822
📧 email: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com

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gentle disclaimer ✨
🪴 this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
🪴 following or interacting with this page does not create a therapeutic relationship.

Progress isn’t always visible to others — but 𝘺𝘰𝘶 feel it. Celebrate the moments of growth no one else sees. You’re doin...
06/28/2025

Progress isn’t always visible to others — but 𝘺𝘰𝘶 feel it.

Celebrate the moments of growth no one else sees. You’re doing meaningful work, one step at a time. 🌿

| 🪴 tag a friend who needs this gentle reminder

Pride is more than a celebration.It’s a reclaiming. A remembering. A resistance. 🌈✨For so many, being your full self has...
06/24/2025

Pride is more than a celebration.
It’s a reclaiming. A remembering. A resistance.
🌈✨

For so many, being your full self hasn’t always felt safe. Maybe it still doesn’t.
Perhaps living out loud has come at a cost.
Maybe you’ve learned to scan the room. To soften your truth. To stay small in order to survive.
That pain is real. That strategy was wise.
And—your truth, your authenticity, is still sacred.

Therapy, when it’s truly affirming, doesn’t ask you to defend your identity.
It doesn’t require you to brace for impact.
It offers space to exhale—
a space where you get to 𝘣𝘦—fully, freely, and without apology.

As a queer-affirming therapist, I hold space for every part of your story and experience—honoring your grief, your joy, your rage and resilience, your softness and hope.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore who you are, healing from harm, or simply longing for a space where you don’t have to shrink… you are safe here. You are held here.

🌈 This Pride Month, may you know this deeply:
Your existence is not a debate.
Your identity is not too much.
Your joy is a form of resistance.
You don’t have to wait for permission to shine.
And you are always, 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 worthy of love and belonging.

And if what you’re craving is your own Pink Pony Club—a space to be seen, celebrated, and free—I’d be honored to walk (or dance 🪩💖) alongside you.

If you’re in Mississippi or Alabama and longing for that kind of space and support, I’d love to connect with you.


Direct line (text or call) 📲: 601-202-2822
Email 📧: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com

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gentle disclaimer ✨
🌿 this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
🌿 following or interacting with this page does not create a therapeutic relationship.
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You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. 🌱You don’t have to have it all figured out today.Therapy isn’t ab...
06/14/2025

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. 🌱

You don’t have to have it all figured out today.
Therapy isn’t about rushing to answers—it’s about creating space to 𝘣𝘦 with what’s here. Healing unfolds slowly, with breath, with gentleness, and with time.

There will be days of clarity, and there will be days of doubt.
Both are part of the process.

Therapy isn’t about having it all together—it’s about having a safe space to bring the parts of you that feel confused, overwhelmed, guarded, or tender.
It’s about learning to be with yourself—softly, kindly, and without rushing toward a “fix.”

Progress might look like:
✨ A deep breath when you used to hold it in
✨ Reaching out instead of shutting down
✨ Giving yourself permission to not have all the answers today

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. And it’s so, so brave.

If you’re in Mississippi or Alabama and feel ready to begin this journey inward, I’d be honored to walk alongside you—wherever you are, however you arrive.


Email 📧: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com
Direct line (text or call) 📲: 601-202-2822

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gentle disclaimer ✨
🌿 this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
🌿 following or interacting with this page does not create a therapeutic relationship.

The body speaks in whispers long before it ever screams. 💚A flutter in your chest. Tension in your jaw. A sense of colla...
06/11/2025

The body speaks in whispers long before it ever screams. 💚

A flutter in your chest. Tension in your jaw. A sense of collapse behind your eyes. These are not just reactions—they’re messages from within. Somatic therapy invites us to pause, notice, and gently listen to what your body has been holding.

When combined with parts work, this process becomes even more compassionate. We begin to see the exiled, protective, or overwhelmed parts of ourselves not as problems—but as messengers. And when we connect somatically to where these parts live in the body, we can begin to offer them the care and attention they’ve always needed.

This work isn’t about fixing—it’s about coming home to yourself. Softly, patiently, and in your own time.

Healing takes time, presence, and a felt sense of safety. If you’re in Mississippi or Alabama and feel ready to explore this work, I’d be honored to support you.


Email 📧: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com
Direct (call or text) 📲: 601-202-2822

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gentle disclaimer ✨
🌿 this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
🌿 following or interacting with this page does not create a therapeutic relationship.

Begin anywhere. 🌱 🔜 🌿Recovery from complex trauma isn’t linear. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. Anxiety and iden...
06/04/2025

Begin anywhere. 🌱 🔜 🌿

Recovery from complex trauma isn’t linear. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. Anxiety and identity shifts often bring up questions like, “Who am I now?” or “Where do I even start?”

The truth is—you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. Healing rarely starts with a grand gesture. More often, it begins with one small, quiet decision: to show up. To breathe through the discomfort. To take the next gentle step forward.

Magnolia trees bloom early—even before the world fully warms. They remind us that beauty and growth can begin in the in-between, before things feel certain or safe.

Whatever you’re carrying, wherever you are in your story—you’re allowed to begin again.
And again.
And again.


Email 📧: ASanders@elliementalhealth.com
Direct 📲: 601-202-2822

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gentle disclaimer ✨
the words I share here are meant to plant seeds—of insight, reflection, and healing.
this space is for education and encouragement, not therapy.

while I’m a licensed therapist, this page doesn’t offer clinical advice or create a therapeutic relationship.
healing is personal—and it deserves a space that feels safe, supported, and made just for you.

if things feel heavy or confusing right now, I encourage you to reach out to a therapist nearby.
and if you’re in crisis, you can call or text 988 anytime for support.

if you’re in Mississippi* or Alabama and want to connect, I offer telehealth sessions—and in-person sessions for folks in Ridgeland, MS*—to support you on your healing path.

whether you’re sprouting, blooming, or just catching your breath—
you’re allowed to grow at your own pace. 🌳🤍

✨ New Chapter ✨I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially started a new clinical role at Ellie Mental Health! 💚🌿Being ...
06/02/2025

✨ New Chapter ✨

I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially started a new clinical role at Ellie Mental Health! 💚🌿

Being a therapist is such an honor—I’m constantly inspired by the strength and resilience of the people I get to work with. I’m truly grateful for the chance to continue walking alongside clients on their healing journeys.

Ellie’s mission to make therapy more accessible, personalized, and stigma-free deeply aligns with my own values—and I can’t wait to grow in this new space.

💬 If you’re in the Jackson, MS area and looking for in-person therapy—or if you live in Mississippi or Alabama and are interested in virtual sessions—I’m currently accepting new patients!

📧 Email (best way to reach me): ASanders@elliementalhealth.com
📞 Direct line: 601-202-2822

Whether you’re brand new to therapy, returning after time away, or just exploring what healing could look like—I’m here for it.

Let’s keep the conversation going. 🐘

Can’t spill the beans just yet, but something really good is brewing! ☕️Hint: It involves a new space, fresh energy, and...
05/17/2025

Can’t spill the beans just yet, but something really good is brewing! ☕️

Hint: It involves a new space, fresh energy, and possibly… a cozy couch 👀 🛋️

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Ridgeland, MS
39157

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