- Art and play methods
- Cognitive behavioral skills
- Mindfulness strategies
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 uses a variety of tools when working with children and parents to help them understand emotions and behavior.
Her approach is flexible and practical. She uses art and play-based methods with younger clients to make sessions easier to follow. She also teaches simple skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help children learn how their body and thoughts interact.
Angela explains regulation skills in everyday language so children and parents can use them at home. She includes psychoeducation so families understand how past experiences can shape reactions today. She aims to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
When working with caregiving situations she draws on methods suitable for adoption, foster care, and blended families. She also addresses attachment, separation, and caregiver stress with concrete strategies. Sessions can include creative activities such as sand tray work and therapeutic play.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys walking her dog Ruby, gardening, DIY seasonal projects, music, and concerts. These interests inform a grounded, approachable manner in sessions. Prospective clients should confirm session formats before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Angela commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. In plain terms this means practicing small experiments and learning skills to manage anxiety and stress. She also teaches mindfulness exercises focused on breathing and body awareness to reduce reactivity and build simple regulation tools.She frequently blends creative, play-based activities for younger clients with skills-based methods for parents and older youth. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust approaches over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler for parents to join part of a session while keeping other parts focused on the child. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and creative activities to work during remote visits, and the therapist will discuss what will work best for each family.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is eclectic and practical, using art and play with children and skill-teaching approaches like CBT and mindfulness. Sessions aim to teach regulation and coping skills in plain language.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience includes work with children, parents, and caregiving situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice is located in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current fee structure during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm session formats before booking.