Angela Kalsbeek, LCSW
Child and family-focused LCSW therapist
- CBT and mindfulness
- Art and play therapy
- Children teens and families
About Angela Kalsbeek
Angela Kalsbeek, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings a compassionate, connection-focused approach to therapy and works primarily with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families in Wisconsin. She centers her practice on meeting each client where they are, using kindness and attunement to build trust and create a space where children and families can share openly.
Identifying as an eclectic counselor, Angela adapts interventions to find the most effective treatment for each child and family. She often integrates art and play therapy methods, including sand tray work and therapeutic play, to help young clients express themselves in developmentally appropriate ways. Her practice emphasizes unconditional acceptance and a strengths-based lens that recognizes each child’s abilities and potential for growth.
Angela incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, mindfulness interventions, and psychoeducation to teach children about how their bodies and emotions are connected. She supports young people in learning regulation skills, understanding the impact of life experiences on emotional responses, and developing new thinking patterns. Modalities she uses also include Emotional Freedom Technique - tapping and expressive art methods tailored to individual needs.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and depression, along with areas such as attachment, foster care and adoption, neurodiversity, grief, and trauma. Outside of work Angela enjoys walking her dog Ruby, gardening, spending time with family, DIY seasonal projects, listening to music, and attending concerts.
Identifying as an eclectic counselor, Angela adapts interventions to find the most effective treatment for each child and family. She often integrates art and play therapy methods, including sand tray work and therapeutic play, to help young clients express themselves in developmentally appropriate ways. Her practice emphasizes unconditional acceptance and a strengths-based lens that recognizes each child’s abilities and potential for growth.
Angela incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, mindfulness interventions, and psychoeducation to teach children about how their bodies and emotions are connected. She supports young people in learning regulation skills, understanding the impact of life experiences on emotional responses, and developing new thinking patterns. Modalities she uses also include Emotional Freedom Technique - tapping and expressive art methods tailored to individual needs.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and depression, along with areas such as attachment, foster care and adoption, neurodiversity, grief, and trauma. Outside of work Angela enjoys walking her dog Ruby, gardening, spending time with family, DIY seasonal projects, listening to music, and attending concerts.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angela Kalsbeek have?
Angela Kalsbeek has 6 years of experience.
Is Angela Kalsbeek a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are WI LCSW 12986 - 123.
In which languages does Angela Kalsbeek provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Angela Kalsbeek located?
Angela is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Angela Kalsbeek as my therapist?
You can work with Angela through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Angela Kalsbeek work with international clients?
Angela Kalsbeek does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angela Kalsbeek 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with the 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.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Angela commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for changing reactions to stress and anxiety. This approach focuses on learning concrete strategies to manage emotions and behaviors and can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.She also integrates mindfulness-based techniques that teach present-moment awareness and simple regulation practices. These skills support emotional self-regulation and can be helpful for children and families working on coping, emotional processing, and attention-related challenges.
For younger clients, Angela brings art and play-based methods into therapy, such as therapeutic play and sand tray work, which allow children to express feelings nonverbally and practice new ways of relating in developmentally appropriate ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Angela partners with clients and families to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so that therapy remains collaborative and responsive.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from home, and maintain consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of geographic constraints.