Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe, LCSW, LMFT
Practical, relationship-focused therapy for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Montana
- Experience
- 30+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, LMFT
- Languages
- English
- License (Montana)
- LCSW · No. BBH-LCSW-LIC-603
- License (Montana)
- LMFT · No. BBH-LMFT-LIC-77
- NPI
- 1831265420
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- 30 years experience
- Relational listening
- Aging support
About Angela
She has worked in clinical social work for many years in settings that included services for foster children, homeless veterans, and addiction clinics. Angela holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and draws on long experience supporting people affected by trauma, violence, poverty, and substance use. That background shapes how she responds to complex life problems.
In the room she emphasizes connection and practical conversation. People can expect clear, calm listening and help naming what matters most. She combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, emotion-focused work, and acceptance-based practices to help with mood, coping, and relationship patterns.
Angela also works with caregiver stress, attachment questions, intimacy concerns, and the emotional fallout of separation and loss. She aims to make therapy a place for honest talk and steady support while clients try new ways of handling old problems.
Clients often come for help with life transitions, compassion fatigue, codependency, or to manage bipolar symptoms alongside day-to-day challenges. Angela helps people translate insight into manageable steps and supports gradual change over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Montana, Montana
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and remote care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by encouraging committed action aligned with values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early connection shapes current reactions. This work can be useful for intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help clients find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Angela works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She mixes approaches as needed and checks in about how the work feels and what’s helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to work with a licensed professional from Montana even if a client's routine keeps them elsewhere. Ask about session length, frequency, and any format preferences when scheduling so arrangements match your practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angela commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relational and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and building connection. She uses practical conversation and collaborative problem solving.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of experience in clinical social work and family therapy, including work with foster children, homeless veterans, and addiction services.
What credentials and region are listed on her profile?
She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) credentials and practices in Montana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.