Ann Legierski , LCSW

Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. Over the past 13 years she has built a practice serving people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, working with individuals, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQIA community to address a wide range of life challenges.

Her work is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. She draws from evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as attachment-based and client-centered approaches. She also integrates motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and more humanistic and existential perspectives when they support a client's goals. Treatment plans are designed around each client's unique situation, strengths, and objectives.

Ann emphasizes empathy, respect, and unconditional regard as the foundation for change. She aims to help clients build insight, develop practical skills, and strengthen resilience so they can navigate transitions and embrace growth. In sessions she provides education, encouragement, and constructive feedback to support clients' progress through life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann Legierski uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and goals at the center of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client's own capacity for self-discovery and growth. Attachment-based therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for intimacy, abandonment, and family issues.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy sessions take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods and allow clients to access licensed professionals from wherever they are located in California.