Anita Aasen, LCSW, LICSW
Experienced LCSW helping parents and adults navigate change
Book with Anita- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- New York, Maine, Vermont, Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Anita
Anita Aasen is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience. She practices in New York and brings a calm, plainspoken style to sessions. Anita focuses on practical steps people can use when stress, loss, or life changes feel overwhelming.
She helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and issues with self-esteem. Parenting concerns and relationship struggles are also part of her work. Anita has a long background in substance use support and understands recovery approaches like the 12 steps and SMART Recovery.
Background and approach
Anita uses straightforward therapies such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions grounded in each person's goals. Anita believes humor, gratitude, and spiritual resources can be part of healing when people want that.
Her grief work is a notable emphasis after many years supporting people through loss and end-of-life issues. She has completed grief-focused certificates and applies that experience to hospice, cancer, and postpartum loss concerns when relevant. Sessions are offered in English and can accommodate international clients.
Anita is comfortable working by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. She aims to help people find manageable steps toward feeling steadier and more hopeful.
What Anita works with
Everything Anita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Anita helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Anita lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches to Try Online and How They Help
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and pace, giving space for parents and adults to name what matters and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills useful for intense emotions or ongoing stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try a few techniques, and adjust what you do together based on what helps. You and the therapist decide which tools fit your situation and priorities.
Online sessions via video calls let people keep visual connection while meeting from home or work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits your day. These formats give flexibility so therapy can fit into busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Anita
What kinds of concerns can Anita help with?
Anita works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using clear steps, gentle reflection, and moments of humor to help people move forward.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience, including work in substance use support and recovery-oriented programs.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from New York and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials listed as ME LCSW and VT LICSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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