Dr. Angela McMahon

EdD Psychology

100+ Licenses Led

Dr. McMahon holds an EdD in Psychology and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She specializes in state licensing, Joint Commission (TJC), CARF, levels of care, and ASAM criteria, and she leads the licensing practice behind the team's 100+ state licenses.

About Angela McMahon

Dr. Angela McMahon has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and holds a doctorate in Educational Counseling Psychology.

She has been working in SUD treatment since 2010, bringing a wealth of experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. Prior to moving into this field, Dr. McMahon worked in pain management for six years. As a professional licensing consultant, Dr. McMahon specializes in understanding the state application process for treatment providers to start their program out in the right, compliant direction, and she has additional competence in state licenses, certifications, Joint Commission accreditations, and CARF LOC ASAM Certifications.

100+

state licenses secured by Dr. McMahon and the licensing team

Specializes in

state licensing

Joint Commission (TJC)

CARF

levels of care

ASAM criteria

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Last updated August 20, 2026.