- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Play and art methods
About Angela
Angela Kalsbeek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, parenting, and depression. She also addresses blended family issues and related challenges such as attachment, adoption and foster care, and divorce and separation.
Angela describes an eclectic counseling style and adapts methods to each client. She uses practical tools so people can recognize how their body and emotions interact. Sessions include straightforward teaching about regulation and simple strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns.
When working with children she often uses art, play, sand tray, and connection-based activities. These methods aim to help a child express feelings without heavy reliance on words. For parents she offers guidance on responding to behavior and supporting emotional development.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and psychoeducation. That combination supports emotion regulation and problem solving. Angela prefers short, clear interventions that people can try between sessions.
Outside of work she spends time walking her dog Ruby, gardening, doing seasonal DIY projects, and going to concerts. Those interests inform a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. If a blended household is creating stress, she can help sort out routines, communication strains, and parenting roles.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Angela uses evidence-based techniques in clear, practical ways. Cognitive behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of thinking and behaving. That helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood by giving concrete steps people can practice between sessions.She also uses mindfulness-based practices to build awareness of bodily sensations and emotional responses. Those small exercises support emotion regulation and can reduce reactivity in tense family moments. For children she incorporates art, play, and sand tray activities so feelings can be expressed without relying only on words.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Angela will review your concerns and goals and suggest approaches that fit your situation. She checks in as work progresses and adjusts techniques based on what is most helpful for the person or parent involved.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let parents schedule check-ins around school or work. It can also allow sessions without being on camera when a shorter or less visual check-in is preferred. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step so sessions match daily routines and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and divorce or separation.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses an eclectic, practical style that adapts methods to each person. Angela combines teaching, hands-on activities for children, and cognitive behavioral ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician. That includes work with children, parents, and young adults on a range of family and emotional issues.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice location is listed as Wisconsin.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling to know whether appointments are remote or in person.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts intake and allows scheduling the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.