Ann Legierski, LCSW
Therapist in California
Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and attachment concerns.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License87498
- NPI 1114215621
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Ann
Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and attachment concerns. She brings 13 years of clinical experience to sessions and works with a wide range of life challenges, including career strain, ADHD, body image concerns, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, then adapts therapy to each person’s goals.
Background and approach
Ann blends Attachment-Based Therapy with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused approaches to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions focus on clear, usable strategies alongside deeper work on how past relationships shape current reactions. She may introduce skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation, and cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts.
Psychoeducation and exploration of personal values also guide the process. Ann emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance. She aims to create a steady space where people can practice change and build new habits.
Treatment plans are individualized to reflect each person’s background and goals. Her work often centers on helping people tolerate difficult feelings, improve communication, and rebuild trust in relationships. Ann encourages clients to view change as part of growth and supports them with education, feedback, and encouragement along the way.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 87498 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1114215621 · national provider identifier
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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
Attachment and Skills-Based Approaches Online
Ann blends Attachment-Based Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches. Attachment work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and helps people notice patterns that affect trust and closeness. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the pace and topics of therapy. CBT provides practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods to fit those needs. That collaborative decision-making helps make sure therapy focuses on what matters most to the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a break. Live chat or text can suit quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and practice new skills in daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, trauma and many attachment-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical skill teaching. Sessions mix exploration of past relationships with hands-on tools for coping and communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working as a therapist with a variety of concerns and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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