Ann Legierski , LCSW

Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master s degree in social work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. With 13 years of clinical experience, she has supported people across the lifespan and from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, working with individuals, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQIA community.

Her practice blends evidence-based methods and humanistic perspectives, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and existential and humanistic psychotherapies. She emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy, respect, and unconditional regard, tailoring treatment plans to each person s unique goals and circumstances. Ann also integrates attachment-focused thinking to address relational patterns and emotional connection.

Ann works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, intimacy difficulties, eating and body-image issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and career or life-transition concerns. She aims to help people understand and embrace change as a necessary part of growth, offering education, encouragement, insight, and practical feedback to support clients as they navigate their personal journeys.

Attachment, Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Therapy

Ann draws from attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and connection patterns; this approach can help people working through abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship struggles. She also uses a client-centered framework that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so the therapist and client can build a trusting working relationship and set goals that reflect the client s values and needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another core tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ann works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can evolve over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from different settings and schedules. These options can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, to continue care during transitions, and to connect with a therapist whose style aligns with the client s needs.