Formerly Angel Barrino
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Counselor, Entrepreneur,
#1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Facilitator, Speaker, Minister, Lifestyle & Strategy Coach, Consultant, Educator, Wedding Officiant
Dr. Angel is a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Trauma Professional, Relationship & Marriage Coach, ordained minister (Pastor of Rehoboth Restored International Ministries), Biblical Counselor, Educator, Career Services Provider, Mental Health Recovery Professional, Life & Business Coach and Former Radio host.
She teaches Wellness Recovery, Professional Development, Social Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Women's Empowerment, among many other topics.
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Mental Health and Wellness Recovery are especially important to her. She is a member of NAMI South Mountain, and NAMI Outer Banks, where she helped establish the grassroots organization. She works closely with numerous community partners to help close the gaps on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. She co-facilitates a Sexual Assault Advocacy and Domestic Violence Support group monthly.
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Advocating against homelessness and food insecurity are vital endeavors for her, particularly since she has experienced life in transition. Additionally, she supports various levels of community outreach, assists with human trafficking / sexual assault prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness, conducts support groups, helps empower women and works to coordinate resources through her job.
Dr. Angel is an advocate for civil rights, especially for women and teens, particularly in the Black American, Christian and Hebrew communities. Additionally, she supports Literacy programs and teaches literacy for youth K-12.
Her passion to assist others began when she was a young girl. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be involved in Community Outreach programs and immersed herself in such fundraising programs as C.R.O.P Hunger Walks, March of Dimes, and many others.
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She has a huge heart and passion for the disadvantaged and disenfranchised. Her work permeates barriers and has touched many lives.
Receiving a diagnosis of Systemic LUPUS in 2010 led her to focus on nutrition and physical wellness; as a result, she opened a nutrition club in 2013. In 2016, she was diagnosed with Diabetes, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain syndrome. With these new and debilitating conditions, her fight continued as she worked on becoming healthier; however, she was faced with numerous challenges and obstacles causing severe depression and anxiety.
After her onset of anxiety and depression, still while working on her businesses and releasing books, she began working with a Leading Trauma Therapist where she developed the skills necessary to become a successful Mental Health Advocate and Trauma Expert. Utilizing her skills and experiences, she was able to secure a position as a Teacher Assistant and Literacy Tutor in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, working with high risk K-5 students.
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Her broad and impactful platform covers, but is not limited to, overall wellness, restoration, mental health recovery and abuse. Her life experiences catapulted her onto a path of recovery, where she strives to assist others in reaching their personal goals.
Dr. Angel is a powerhouse Educator, successful addiction and trauma therapist, Facilitator and Entrepreneur who has received numerous accomplishments and awards as a businesswoman, Amazon Best Selling author and Inspirational speaker. Stepping into her classroom, many leave changed and equipped with an arsenal of strategies to overcome life's many adversities.
She owns multiple businesses, including an Indie publishing company. She holds an Associate's in Accounting & Business, an Associate's in Ministry, a Certification in Marriage Counseling, a Bachelor's in Christian Education, a Master's in Christian Counseling, an Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Literature, and earned a Ph.D. in Biblical/Christian Counseling Spring 2023. Furthermore, she has additional certifications in Business, Human Services, Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Use, along with multiple inspirational articles and published books.
A recent chain of events led her to pursue a career as a Counselor in the Outer Banks. Her love for the beach and helping others is now a lifelong dream come true, working and living at the beach has been her heart's desire since she was a young adult.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, friends and her dog #Angel2.
Don't give up or die in the valley.
~ Dr. Angel Miller ~