Therapist profile
Anita Aasen, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting
Continue with AnitaAbout
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and solution-focused
About Anita
Anita Aasen is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices with clients in New York. Anita works with concerns such as grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and parenting strain.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Anita draws on approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused techniques to help people sort priorities and make manageable changes. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented rather than overly technical.
Her background includes work in substance abuse counseling and long experience with recovery models, including 12-step and SMART Recovery approaches. She has also pursued grief-focused education and holds grief-related certificates that inform her work with loss and end-of-life concerns.
Anita encourages finding everyday tools to reduce stress and improve communication. She often uses behavioral methods to tackle sleep or mood problems and communication strategies for relationship or family conflict. Humor and small gratitude practices may be part of conversations when they fit the person’s preferences.
People come to her for help coping with life changes, managing compassion fatigue, addressing addictive behaviors, and rebuilding confidence after loss. She also supports those navigating postpartum issues, career shifts, and multicultural concerns. Anita accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How Anita’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps clarify feelings and priorities so clients can decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings, and uses small experiments to change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful for managing anger, mood swings, or overwhelming states.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Anita collaborates with each person to test which methods fit their goals and daily life. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels helpful and achievable for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions often make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, and help people use quieter times of day. Ask about session length and any technical needs when you schedule your first meeting so you can pick a setup that works for your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Maine, Vermont, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Anita works with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses direct, practical conversations that draw on client-centered listening, CBT ideas, DBT skills, Gottman communication concepts, and solution-focused steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, including work in substance abuse counseling and recovery programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials (ME LCSW, VT LICSW) and practices from New York.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She accepts international clients; check any regional rules before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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