- Evidence-based techniques
- Family and relationship work
- ADHD and mood concerns
About Angela
Angela Leonard is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with six years of practice in Minnesota. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family concerns, depression, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical steps to feel steadier and clearer when things feel overwhelming.
Angela prefers a person-centered way of working. She listens to what matters to each person and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to try out new ways of responding that fit daily life.
Her additional focus areas include abandonment, communication problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, dependent personality features, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin concerns, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and topics related to alternative sexual culture such as BDSM and kink. She also notes work with HIV / AIDS and related concerns.
In sessions she helps people clarify goals, practice different communication skills, and build routines that reduce stress. She also supports those juggling co-occurring concerns like substance use or grief alongside relationship strain. The aim is steady progress through manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Angela is based in Minnesota and conducts work in English only.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Angela works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people do day to day. One common approach she uses helps people learn practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity planning, and testing out small behavioral changes to reduce avoidance. Another approach focuses on communication and relationship skills, teaching concrete ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Angela will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend techniques to try. She adjusts methods over time based on what the person reports and how well strategies fit into everyday life.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between other commitments. Many people also find it useful to practice skills in the settings where they live and work, and then reflect on that practice during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and ADHD along with related topics like abandonment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify patterns and practice new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a clinician working with individuals and families in Minnesota.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a MN LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.