About Angie Ritz and Moxie Wellness
Welcome to
Moxie Wellness!
Here, we’re all about opening up, putting all our junk on the table, and being brave enough to work through it.
Don’t worry, I realize that’s a lot to ask of someone who’s never met me. After all, you’re not supposed to talk about religion, politics, sex, or money on a first date, right?
So before I ask you to spill the piping hot tea I know you have over there, here’s mine…
Boring but necessary educational history
Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friend’s University (2024)
Financial Therapy certificate (2022)
500+ hours of professional supervision
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship (2023)
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Externship (2023)
Sheldon Louthan Outstanding Student Recipient (2024)
AAMFT Certificate of Leadership (in progress)
Juicy personal details I’m told makes me relatable
My parents were divorced when I was very young and I have complicated family dynamics
Grew up in an evangelical church but have drastically changed my relationship with faith as an adult
Got married in 2011
Had two extremely complicated pregnancies that resulted in two incredibly fierce young ladies
Taught myself how to achieve financial stability and successfully eliminated bad debt and managed my family’s finances
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 29-years-old
Was served divorce papers shortly after completing 9 grueling months of aggressive cancer treatment
Started putting myself through grad school to support myself and my girls post-divorce
On a mission to see every National Park with my girls - we are up to 9 since January 2022!
Graduated and opened the doors to Moxie Wellness in August 2024
What you can expect from working with me
Hopefully a little context and personal history clarifies why I got into this line of work. Life can be REALLY hard, but people are also incredibly resilient. In my darkest moments, I leaned on mental health professionals, and reliable friends and family to get me through.
If I can give an ounce of hope or guidance when you’re going through a tough time, I consider that a win. I’m a firm believer that we are wired for connection with a deep longing to be seen in our most authentic self. It is truly an honor of mine to walk alongside fellow humans who have the moxie to dig into their stories and connect more deeply to their authentic selves.
If you’re looking for a therapist who…
Is compassionate but not a push-over
Will say things even if they’re hard to hear
Won’t give up on you
Has baggage of her own that she’s learned from
Makes really funny jokes to lighten the mood
Above all else, wants you to succeed
