Therapist profile
Angela Kalsbeek, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting support
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- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness methods
- Art and play therapy
About Angela
Angela Kalsbeek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting issues, and depression. Angela also addresses adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and grief among other related areas.
She uses a flexible, eclectic approach rather than one fixed method. Angela combines cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and bodily reactions connect. She also explains how life experiences shape emotional responses and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.
When working with children, Angela incorporates art, play, sand tray work, and therapeutic play to give kids ways to express themselves without only using words. These methods are paired with education about body regulation so children can learn to manage strong emotions. Parents receive guidance on supporting those skills at home.
Her practice leans on strengths and practical steps. Sessions often include short skills practice, emotion coaching, and tasks to try between meetings. Angela aims to make things understandable and usable for busy families and parents dealing with everyday strain.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys walking her dog Ruby, gardening, DIY seasonal projects, listening to music, and going to concerts. These personal interests inform a grounded, everyday perspective in sessions.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Angela commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. These strategies often include simple exercises and at-home practice to reduce anxiety and manage mood.She also uses mindfulness-based approaches to teach attention and breathing skills that lower stress in the moment. Mindfulness practices are explained in plain terms and practiced during sessions so they can be used when pressure rises at home.
For younger clients, Angela integrates art and play-based methods such as sand tray work and therapeutic play. These approaches let children express feelings and learn regulation skills in developmentally appropriate ways, and parents are shown how to support those skills between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Angela will discuss options in early sessions and adjust methods to fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She explains why a technique might help and checks in about whether it feels useful.
Confirm the specific online formats before booking, as the available session types are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences when you schedule to find an arrangement that works with day-to-day life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting matters, and depression. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, grief, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, practical style combining cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and creative methods like art and play. Sessions focus on teaching skills and helping people notice how thoughts and body reactions connect.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and populations.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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