Angela Ding, M.A./M.S. AMFT

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Psalm 23:1

Supervised by Dr. Carla Santana, CA LMFT 40144

I speak Mandarin Chinese.
我会说普通话。

Angela Ding is a board-registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a credentialed Christian counselor who is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She is bilingual and brings a culturally sensitive perspective to her work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Angela earned her Master of Science degree in counseling psychology and Master of Arts degree in counseling ministry from California Baptist University. She also holds a Master of Science degree in project management from the University of Liverpool in England and is currently pursuing her PhD in counseling and psychological studies at Regent University.

Angela has more than four years of experience working as a full-time mental health clinician with Educationally Related Mental Health Services in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. In this role, she has worked extensively with K–12 students with special needs, including children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and specific learning disorders, as well as those experiencing co-occurring emotional and behavioral concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, OCD, ODD, and other mental health challenges.

Angela has also provided therapy in a community behavioral health setting, expanding her clinical experience to individuals from a variety of backgrounds and stages of life. She has particular experience working with veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Across these settings, Angela has developed a passion for building strong therapeutic relationships characterized by empathy, acceptance, attentive listening, and respect for each client’s unique experiences.

My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, acceptance, and my Christian faith. I believe every person has inherent value and a unique story that deserves to be heard without judgment. My goal is to meet you where you are, build a trusting therapeutic relationship, and provide a safe place where you can honestly explore the challenges you are facing.

I take a holistic and integrative approach to counseling, tailoring evidence-based therapeutic techniques to the unique needs, circumstances, and goals of each client. I recognize that emotional, relational, physical, cultural, and spiritual factors can all play meaningful roles in a person’s well-being, and I strive to consider the whole person throughout the therapeutic process.

As a Christian counselor, I am especially passionate about integrating faith into therapy for clients who desire it. Christian counseling can provide space to explore not only emotional and relational concerns, but also questions of faith, purpose, hope, and spiritual well-being. When appropriate and welcomed by the client, I incorporate biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer alongside professional counseling approaches. I believe psychological insight and Christian faith can work together to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and pursue meaningful growth.

One of the messages I most hope to communicate is that there is Living Hope. Difficult circumstances, painful experiences, and seasons of uncertainty can leave us feeling lost or discouraged, but I believe God remains present in those seasons. My desire is to walk alongside you with compassion and patience as you seek healing, discover purpose, and move toward greater emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.