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Anita Aasen, LCSW, LICSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Grief and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Grief work
- Substance counseling
About Anita
Anita Aasen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. She holds an LCSW and a LICSW and practices with clients in New York. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related life changes.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Sessions often include skills training, thought work, and planning small, doable steps to change habits and reactions.
Anita has a background in substance abuse counseling and knowledge of 12-step and SMART Recovery practices. She also holds grief-related certificates and has focused work in hospice and end-of-life counseling and cancer-related concerns. This experience informs how she supports people facing loss and major life transitions.
She integrates straightforward conversation with exercises you can try between sessions. That might mean tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, or practicing emotion regulation skills. She also uses communication techniques drawn from the Gottman Method for relationship issues and solution-focused tools for short-term goals.
Anita accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers are asked to use the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Anita Uses Structured Approaches in Online Work
Anita commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT involves identifying thought patterns, running simple experiments, and practicing alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or depression.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which centers the conversation on the person's experience, listening closely and reflecting back to clarify goals and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed; DBT offers concrete tools for those situations.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Anita will work with the client to decide which approaches match their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills in day-to-day life without promising any specific result.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Maine, Vermont, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT thought work, client-centered conversation, and DBT skills when needed to manage emotions and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience, a background in substance abuse counseling, and holds grief-focused certificates that shape her work with loss and end-of-life issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New York and is credentialed as ME LCSW and VT LICSW.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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