Ann Legierski, LCSW
Ann Legierski - Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
- Trauma and relationship support
- Client-centered care
- Evidence-informed skills
About Ann Legierski
Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. With 13 years of clinical experience, she has supported people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, working with individuals, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQIA community.
Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that begins by building a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) alongside motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and humanistic and existential perspectives. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique goals, strengths, and life context.
Ann works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, eating and body-image struggles, mood disorders, ADHD, and caregiving and chronic illness challenges. She aims to provide education, encouragement, and practical feedback that strengthen a client’s capacity to navigate change and pursue meaningful growth.
Throughout her work she supports clients in cultivating insight, building coping skills, and taking steps that align with their values and aspirations.
Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that begins by building a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) alongside motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and humanistic and existential perspectives. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique goals, strengths, and life context.
Ann works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, eating and body-image struggles, mood disorders, ADHD, and caregiving and chronic illness challenges. She aims to provide education, encouragement, and practical feedback that strengthen a client’s capacity to navigate change and pursue meaningful growth.
Throughout her work she supports clients in cultivating insight, building coping skills, and taking steps that align with their values and aspirations.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ann Legierski have?
Ann Legierski has 13 years of experience.
Is Ann Legierski a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. License details: CA LCSW 87498.
In which languages does Ann Legierski provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Ann Legierski located?
Ann Legierski is located in California.
How can I work with Ann Legierski as my therapist?
You can work with Ann Legierski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ann Legierski work with international clients?
Ann Legierski does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ann Legierski cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Ann draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior - this approach can be helpful for people coping with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship conflicts. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can discover their own solutions and build self-esteem and resilience. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model onto every concern.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limits, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on treatment goals using methods that suit the client’s life and communication style.