Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on connection

LCSW, LMFT Montana

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Angela

Angela Whitecrane Widdicombe brings three decades of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns.

Background and approach

She is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LCSW, LMFT) based in Montana, and her background includes long-term clinical practice supporting people affected by poverty, violence, and addiction. Her approach centers on building a trusting therapeutic connection and helping clients better understand themselves and their patterns.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods to help clients develop practical skills, shift unhelpful thinking, and repair relational patterns. Angela emphasizes listening deeply and collaborating with each person to identify goals and strategies that fit their life.

Over the course of thirty years she has worked in clinical settings that included supports for foster children, homeless veterans, and addiction treatment programs, which informs a broad perspective on recovery and resilience.

She accepts clients in English and offers services to international clients, typically providing sessions through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging depending on client needs and scheduling.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Angela integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online sessions to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-based change and to help people develop psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her relational focus, helping clients explore and repair patterns in relationships that contribute to distress.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which combination of methods will best support the work ahead. This allows treatment to evolve over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across locations. These options make it possible to continue steady therapeutic work without needing to travel, and they support different communication styles so clients can choose the mode that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, self-esteem challenges, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What therapy style can I expect in sessions?

Angela emphasizes connection and listening and combines approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed work to help clients build insight and practical skills.

What is her professional background?

She has thirty years of clinical experience and has worked in settings that supported foster children, homeless veterans, and addiction treatment programs, which shapes her perspective on recovery and relational health.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is based in Montana and holds the credentials MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-603 and MT LMFT BBH-LMFT-LIC-77 as an LCSW and an LMFT.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or internationally?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.

Which session formats are available?

She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Montana, Montana

Languages

English