- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
- Art and play methods
About Angela
Angela Kalsbeek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of experience. She works with adults and parents around stress, anxiety, relationships, family and parenting concerns, and depression. Angela also lists work related to guilt and shame connected to parenting and identity.
She describes herself as an eclectic counselor who adapts methods to each person. Angela uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and bodily reactions connect. She explains concepts in plain language so clients can try small changes between sessions.
When supporting parents, she uses strength-based goals and psychoeducation to explain behavior and regulation. She also incorporates art and play methods when appropriate to help expression and processing. Sessions may include practical skills for managing stress and for communicating in relationships.
Angela mentions working with attachment and adoption-related concerns, neurodivergence, caregiver stress, grief, and separation issues. She also lists support for body image, codependency, and coping after traumatic events. These topics are woven into her approach when relevant to a client's goals.
She values connection and kindness in sessions and aims to help clients build clearer strategies for emotion regulation. Outside of work, Angela spends time gardening, walking her dog Ruby, and enjoying music and concerts.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Angela uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts. Online sessions can include guided exercises that show how thinking patterns influence mood and behavior, which helps with anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking. She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple grounding and breathing skills that reduce physiological reactivity and support emotion regulation.When helpful, Angela brings in expressive methods such as art-based or play-informed techniques adapted for the clients age and comfort. These approaches let people explore feelings that are hard to put into words and can be used alongside conversation-focused work.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Angela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress or new needs emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Discuss practical scheduling preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists parenting shame and guilt among her focus areas and also works with issues like body image, self-identity, and attachment that can be tied to guilt or shame.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
Her style is eclectic and practical, using cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to show how thoughts and body reactions connect.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of clinical experience working in Wisconsin.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds the credential LCSW as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.