Ann Legierski , LCSW

Ann Legierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. She has practiced as a therapist for 13 years, supporting individuals, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQIA community across a range of ages and cultural backgrounds.

Her work blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation with more holistic humanistic and existential perspectives. Ann centers her practice on a client-centered philosophy, emphasizing empathy, respect, unconditional compassion, and nonjudgmental regard to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Each treatment plan is tailored to the client’s unique needs, goals, and personal circumstances.

Ann helps people navigate change by offering education, encouragement, insight, and practical feedback designed to strengthen resilience and sustain progress. She focuses on empowering clients to understand change as a catalyst for growth, and she supports them in developing the skills and confidence to move forward on their individual journeys.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Ann Legierski draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses; it is often helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional regard, and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and goals of their own healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage from home, between commitments, or when in-person options are limited. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.