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Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW
Washington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Attachment work
- English and Spanish
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) with ten years of clinical experience based in Washington. Anna speaks English and Spanish and lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and LGBTQ matters among the areas they work with.
They focus on helping people who struggle to state their needs or who put others first. Anna often works with caregivers, people pleasers, and those with critical self-talk. They use straightforward skill teaching so clients can manage strong feelings and daily demands.
Anna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches. They also draw on EMDR and Jungian ideas when those fit a person's goals. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses in everyday life.
Their approach is direct and practical. Anna aims to identify blockages, teach coping skills, and support clients as they try new ways of handling relationships and stress. They describe their style as relaxed and inviting, with an emphasis on clear steps rather than vague reassurance.
Anna trained with a Master of Social Work from New York University and holds two B.A. degrees in psychology and gender studies from Arizona State University. The profile notes additional certificates and trainings relevant to trauma work and problem solving.
To begin, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Anna's approaches translate to online work
Anna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include clear goals, short practices to try between meetings, and check-ins on what changed. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relational patterns and how early relationships influence current reactions; this can help with intimacy, communication, and feeling more settled in close relations. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pacing, giving space to identify what matters most and to set practical next steps.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Anna will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and may combine approaches when that fits the work. The therapist discusses options and adjusts plans as progress and feedback come in.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and being able to meet without traveling to an office. Online appointments can make it easier to continue consistent work on skills and coping strategies while balancing daily responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna most often address?
Anna works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and LGBTQ related matters among other topics.
How does Anna use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different ways of responding. Sessions include concrete skill teaching and behavioral experiments.
What is Anna's background and experience?
Anna has ten years of clinical social work experience and a Master of Social Work from New York University.
What are Anna's credentials and where are they based?
Anna holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and works from Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Anna?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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