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Dr. Angela Legner

Dr. Angela Legner, LMHC, LPC

Wisconsin

LMHC and LPC - family of origin and mood concerns

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  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Attachment-focused work
  • Parenting and grief

About Angela

Dr. Angela Legner is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor practicing with nine years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, and life transitions. She also addresses relationship struggles, parenting questions, ADHD, grief, and family of origin issues.

Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and understanding how early family roles and expectations still influence everyday life.

In therapy she helps people name what keeps repeating and practices manageable changes. That can mean learning specific coping skills for anxiety or practicing different ways to talk about needs. She helps with sleep and anger by breaking problems into small steps and testing what works.

Dr. Legner pays attention to how relationships shape emotion and behavior. She supports people sorting through family-of-origin questions, communication problems, and control issues. She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness concerns, and work-related stress.

People can expect steady, straightforward sessions that focus on what the person wants to change. To begin, clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that recur because of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thinking patterns and behaviors with concrete exercises and homework. It often helps with mood, sleep, and stress by offering clear steps to test in everyday life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships, which can help with family-of-origin questions and intimacy struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together based on the person’s goals, history, and preferences. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions focused and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online or in-person options are offered before booking. Many people find that virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If a particular format matters for your routine - for example a shorter session during a lunch break - check the current options when you sign up.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and bipolar concerns.

Which therapeutic approaches are used?

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin with licensure also noted for Florida.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Dr. Angela LegnerLMHC, LPC

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