IHC Partnership

About Angela Braaten

Angela is a Licensed Clinic Social Worker.  She grew up in Topeka, Kansas and received her graduate degree in clinic social work at Washburn University.  She started her career in community behavioral health, where she provided services to teens and families.  Angela worked with patients struggling with addictions, chronic mental illness, and acute crisis.  Angela has also worked in the hospital settings providing crisis assessment, end of life discussions, goals of care and trauma case management.  She is skilled in palliative care consults and geriatric interventions, as well.  Most recently, she has worked in a primary care clinic providing services for patients struggling with addictions, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts and other mental health symptoms that are connected to overall wellbeing and health.  Angela is trained in dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma work, motivational interviewing, and solution focused interventions.  She prides herself in providing services with safety, dignity, and respect.  Angela’s approach is patient-centered and guided by trauma-informed care.  She believes that advocacy and honoring a patient’s self-determination will lead to the most effective outcome for mental and physical health.  Angela strives to provide a therapeutic connection- to be seen, heard, and valued in each interaction.   

Angela is a proud mother of two adult children and two beautiful Great Danes.  She loves hiking, camping, and cooking in her spare time.  Helping others find balance and joy is what brings her to this work every day.   

About Akishna Glasper-Williams

My name is Akishna Glasper-Williams, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from The University of Central Florida. Upon graduation, I taught Pre-K and Kindergarten for the next 10 years. It was during this time I realized that the children I worked with had needs that I was unable to meet as their teacher. As a result of my desire to help children and their families, I returned to my Alma Matter to obtain my master’s degree in social work.

In my 12 years in the Social Work field, I have performed a variety of roles, which provided me with the opportunity to work in various settings with all ages. The roles included providing therapy to children and their families both in home and in school, as a Military Life and Family Counselor, Compliance Supervisor, School Social Worker, Individual and Couples Therapist, and a Clinical Supervisor.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and spending time at my favorite place, the beach, with my twins.