Therapist profile
Dr. Angela Legner, LMHC, LPC
Wisconsin
Dr. Angela Legner LMHC LPC - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 6141-125; LMHC, Florida / MH24320
- NPI1134571375
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skill building
- Attachment focused work
About Angela
Dr. Angela Legner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Wisconsin and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, grief, parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, career questions, and bipolar conditions.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on practical skills. She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Conversations include identifying unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and practicing small behavioral changes.
Angela draws on both present-focused work and attention to past attachment patterns that influence how people relate now. She checks in about what feels most useful and adjusts methods based on the person's goals. Progress is discussed in concrete terms - what someone is doing differently and how that affects daily life.
She often helps people manage anger by teaching strategies to reduce reactivity and by exploring underlying triggers. Sessions cover communication skills, boundary-setting, and practical tools to lower stress in the moment. The emphasis is on steady, doable practices rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Legner conducts therapy in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems like anger that flare up in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing concrete behavior changes to reduce distress and improve functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when strong feelings arise.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can shift over time if a different mix of strategies seems more helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel to appointments. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to remote sessions by assigning brief practice exercises, tracking small changes between meetings, and focusing on tools that can be used in everyday situations.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar conditions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using evidence-based techniques to teach skills and change patterns through short, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin as stated in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.