Ann Legierski, LCSW
Licensed in California · 13 years in practice
Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 87498 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1114215621 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Ann
Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns. She also supports work on grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy, ADHD, career stress, and coping with major life changes. Ann works from California and provides services in English.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy and respect while helping people notice patterns that cause pain.
Background and approach
Ann combines several approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts and on emotion-focused ideas to improve how people connect and express feelings. Dialectical behavior tools support skills for handling intense emotions and improving coping.
Her work begins by listening closely to what matters most to the person in front of her. Treatment plans are tailored to individual goals and adjusted over time. Ann offers education, encouragement, and feedback to help people try new ways of responding to problems.
She aims to help clients accept change as part of growth and to build skills that make day-to-day life more manageable. Sessions tend to be practical, with take-home strategies and clear next steps. Ann welcomes questions and supports people who want guidance through difficult seasons.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on improving how people connect and feel safe with others. It helps when past hurt makes trusting or closeness difficult and supports work on relationship patterns and attachment wounds.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face-to-face across distance. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people share brief updates, ask questions between sessions, or fit therapy into a busy day. These formats help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports work on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many related challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on empathy and respect. She mixes methods like CBT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-based ideas to create practical plans and teach coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and emphasizes tailored care that matches each person’s goals and situation.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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