Hi, I’m Angela.

For more than thirty years in recovery, I’ve watched extraordinary people lose themselves in repeating cycles of crisis — not from lack of will or worth, but from not knowing how to work with their tangled emotional states.

Most people living with the effects of early trauma don’t even realize it. These invisible “crisis states” quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate — keeping us in survival when what we long for is freedom.

I help people untangle those inner knots that suffocate their life force, so they can finally become who they were meant to be.

Every untangle begins as something simple — a room, a routine, a memory — and becomes something profound: a reclamation of self, a return to wholeness..

“With passion and personal engagement, as well as psychological advice which is both current and classic, Untangle is an ambitious project, offering thoughtful and creative new directions.”

Marc Lewis, Neuroscientist, author of Memoirs of an Addicted Brain and The Biology of Desire

Every choice to avoid, escape, or stay stuck—through substances, spending, procrastination, or isolation—serves a protective purpose, but it also keeps your life constrained, disconnected, and cut off from joy. The Untangle Method™ provides the tools and courage to unwind these patterns, creating a grounded, thriving sense of self. It’s your personalized roadmap home to yourself.

Even a single “untangle”—a shelf, a belief, or a relationship—can spark profound breakthroughs, turning chaos into clarity and opening space for purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Using a combination of nature, movement, storytelling, imagination, and decluttering, Angela helps you identify blocks and activate your innate tools to move forward.

This program is designed for those who:

• Hide or stay invisible due to shame and need practical tools to feel safe showing up

• Escape life’s challenges through substances, spending, screens, or isolation

• Have unfulfilled potential in work, creativity, or business because the past is holding them back

• Carry relational, sexual, or childhood trauma and want daily practices to heal and thrive

• Struggle with intimacy, over-earning, or overspending as avoidance

• Feel constantly overwhelmed or in crisis and want structure to regain control

If any of this resonates, Untangle can help you reclaim clarity, confidence, and a purposeful, thriving life

Untangle Home

A Private, Concierge Recovery and Life Reintegration Program

When treatment ends — or life demands a profound reset — structure, discretion, and expert guidance make all the difference. Untangle Home is a highly personalized, year-long recovery and transformation program designed for individuals ready to rebuild with intention, stability, and meaning.

Created by recovery expert Angela McKinney, this program bridges the gap between treatment and thriving real-world living. Each client receives a custom-tailored roadmap integrating practical life design, emotional regulation, and relational mastery—delivered through one-on-one coaching, curated skill-building, and a trusted support network.

Whether you’re navigating early recovery, burnout, or a major life transition, Untangle Home provides the structure and insight to help you sustain success and live with grounded confidence.

Learn more about the Untangle Home Program

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“What sets Angela apart is her ability to combine structure and creativity, science and intuition. She doesn’t just teach recovery; she creates a roadmap. Families are included, so systemic patterns are healed alongside the individual. Angela’s collborative care with the clincial team allows the client’s recovery to build towards a thriving life.”

- Dr. Sullivan, MD Psychiatrist

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About Me

Angela McKinney, is a leading voice in modern recovery and the founder of Untangle and Thrive™, a holistic coaching practice offering custom-tailored recovery services for individuals and families. With over two decades of experience as a practitioner, educator, and somatic guide, Angela has helped countless people reclaim their lives through her integrative, compassionate approach.

Her signature program, The Untangle Method™, blends neuroscience, psychology, and creativity into a practical, three-step framework for transformation. Based on the philosophical theory of integration — that systems thrive when all parts collaborate — Angela’s work moves beyond surface-level symptom management to address the deeper dynamics driving behavior. Clients describe her method as both structured and intuitive, scientific and soulful — a living roadmap for genuine, sustainable change.

For Angela, recovery is not just about abstinence; it’s about aliveness. Through her method, clients learn to work with — rather than against — their nervous systems, finding balance between the parts of themselves that resist change and the parts eager to grow. A single “untangle” — whether it’s a cluttered space, a limiting belief, or a tangled relationship — often sparks profound breakthroughs in clarity, confidence, and connection.

Angela received her clinical psychology degree from Antioch University and is trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems, Harm Reduction, CRAFT, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Angela blends science and soul to guide clients toward genuine, sustainable recovery. Her best-selling book, Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes, shares her personal story and the tools that have helped clients around the world move from surviving to thriving.