- Trauma and addiction
- Values-based work
- Attachment focus
About Angela
Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Montana with 30 years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and problems with self-esteem and coping. Angela also lists interest in guilt and shame related concerns and related areas such as abandonment, caregiving strain, and substance use challenges.
Her way of working is straightforward. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people name what is going on. Sessions focus on real-life problems and on small practical changes people can try between meetings. She emphasizes relationship patterns and the ways past hurts continue to affect current choices.
Angela draws on a range of approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep people stuck, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them, and Attachment-Based work to look at early bonds and how they shape adult relationships. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered methods to slow down emotional moments and deepen what matters in relationships.
Her background includes long experience in social work settings, addiction clinics, and work with foster children and Veterans. That history informs how she thinks about trauma, poverty, and the stresses that lead people to harmful coping. Angela invites practical conversation about current problems and the patterns behind them.
To begin, readers are asked to follow the practice's intake steps and complete a brief questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The subscription-based fee structure varies with location and may be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose small actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for guilt, shame, anxiety, and when life changes require new priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and often includes exercises to try between sessions to reduce worry and improve coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns formed in early life and how they show up now; this approach can help with intimacy issues, communication problems, and patterns that deepen shame.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, with regular check-ins about progress and fit.
The original biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for short check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use the same ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused techniques over video or phone, adapting exercises so they work in the moment and in everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses practical conversation, helps name the feelings, and applies approaches like ACT and CBT to clarify values and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, including work in social work settings, addiction clinics, foster care, and with Veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and practices in Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.