Therapist profile
Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe, LCSW, LMFT
Licensed clinical social worker - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Attachment focused
About Angela
Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience in Montana. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Angela also works with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and substance use problems.
She has long experience in clinical settings, including work with foster children, homeless veterans, and addiction clinic clients. That background shapes how she approaches people who are managing hardship, loss, or ongoing pressure at home. She listens closely and pays attention to what people actually say about their daily lives.
In sessions she uses practical methods drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening. She helps people notice thoughts and feelings, test small changes, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Conversations focus on real-life situations rather than abstract theory.
Her style is direct and grounded. She supports people trying to cope with caregiving strain, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, or substance misuse in the family. She also helps with issues like body image, control and communication difficulties.
People can expect a steady, relationship-focused approach that connects practical tools with attention to attachment and emotion. Angela aims to help adults sort through pressures at home and find clearer ways to act and relate.
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Approaches used and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small, committed actions that fit everyday life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing ways to shift routines that contribute to stress or low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early and current relationships shape how people connect now. This approach can be useful when relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, or caregiving strain are central issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaboration means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm the available online session options. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can support hands-on practices like behavioral experiments, emotion-focused conversations, and values-based action planning without changing the therapeutic content.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
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What sorts of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, bipolar-related struggles, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relationship-focused and direct, combining listening with practical tools from several therapies to address everyday problems at home.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience in clinical settings, including work with foster children, homeless veterans, and people in addiction treatment.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MT LCSW and MT LMFT credentials and is based in Montana.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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