- Stress and anxiety
- Family communication
- ADHD and mood
About Angela
Angela Leonard is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, depression, and ADHD, and also addresses guilt and shame among other issues. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and honest conversation about what's happening now.
Angela frames sessions around what a person is struggling with today. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then helps people try new ways of responding. Conversations often cover communication habits, boundaries, and coping skills that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes work across schools, community settings, and individual care. That variety shaped her attention to real-world stressors such as caregiving strain, chronic illness, blended family challenges, and separation. She also brings experience supporting people navigating alternative sex culture, impulsivity, and issues linked to family of origin and abandonment.
In session she aims to help people build clearer thinking and better emotional regulation. Practical tools, role-play for communication, and problem-solving are commonly used. Clients who want to work on relationships may focus on how to change small habits that keep distance or conflict in place.
Angela uses an evidence-based approach to guide decisions about which techniques to try. She asks about daily routines, supports, and goals before suggesting specific strategies. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on skills for managing emotions and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step ways to reduce overwhelm and interrupt anxious or depressive patterns. Another practical approach looks at communication and behavior patterns in relationships - identifying repeated interactions, practicing new responses, and trying short experiments to shift how people relate.Deciding which technique to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current problems, strengths, and goals, then try approaches that fit the person's situation. Sessions often adjust as goals change, with regular check-ins about what is helping and what to try next.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a break. It can also let people use quieter or lower-bandwidth options when being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals can help plan session length and frequency so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, and ADHD, plus additional areas like guilt and shame and blended family issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help people notice patterns and try different responses to guilt and shame.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has six years as a LICSW and prior work across schools and community settings supporting individuals and families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.