Angela Merceret LSW, women's issues and life transitions therapist at McGill Counseling Champaign IL

Angela Merceret, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Angela’s work is rooted in a feminist lens that honors the invisible labor, expectations, and cultural pressures placed on women and parents. Feminine rage deserves space — not silencing. Rage isn’t a malfunction; it’s information, a boundary, a survival instinct. Together we’ll explore what your emotions are trying to say and build tools to move through them with clarity, grounding, and power. I’m warm, collaborative, and very human – and yes, sometimes we laugh, because parenthood and healing can be absurd. Think: real talk, gentle challenge, mindfulness, and the occasional 90s song lyric, Ted Lasso quote, or dragon metaphor.

A personal message:
Therapy with me is not about perfection; it’s about authenticity and relief. If you’re reading this at 2am feeling overwhelmed, invisible, angry, scared, or like one more “You got this, mama!” will send you into a pillow-scream — I see you. There’s room here for your softness and your fire.

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you feel supported, less burdened, and more like you again.

Education

Master of Social Work
University of Illinois

A Favorite Quote

"You say impossible, but all I hear is 'I'm possible.'"

- Ted Lasso

Works With

College Students

Seniors

Adults

Specialty

Women’s Issues

Depression

Self-esteem

Anxiety

Stress

Relationship Challenges

Perinatal Mental Health

Life Transitions

Parenting

Approaches

Person-Centered Therapy

Feminist theory

Mindfulness

Trauma Informed Framework

Contact us for therapist availability and finding the right fit for your needs.