Rising Stars: Meet Angela Burgess

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Burgess. 

Hi Angela, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
#MyselfIncluded was created as a Facebook page to announce that I wrote a book. Since it was 2020 with COVID, I was unable to have a book release party. I decided to be creative and go live on Facebook and talk about 4 topics pulled from the book. The 4 topics were “Do it Afraid,” “Always Have Been,” “Am I Sarah,” and “Am I the Only One?”. These topics touched on self-worth, patience, fear, and being a therapist. 

After the announcement of the book, my plan was to stop, yet I received great feedback. So, I started writing blogs, then doing another set of live Facebook videos. In November of 2021, I held a in-person conference with about 90 people. It consisted of break-out groups, a panel discussion, and a live portion topic. 

Currently, #MyselfIncluded host workshops and small mental health therapy groups. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall, it was been a smooth road. I would worry about ticket sales, but typically I would sell more than half or the full event. 

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a mental health therapist. I specialize in working with children ages 7-21. I am a certified trauma therapist. 

Within the community, I am known for being a mental health therapist. Where I provide a safer emotional space for people to show up as themselves. I promote wholeness and healedness with a collaboration of therapy and spirituality. 

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?
Plenty of books, I utilize different apps to collect payment, create advertisement, and a general website where you can learn all about what I do. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angelabburgess.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myselfincluded2020/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyselfIncluded2020/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncludedMyself