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Aen Brauer

Experienced LICSW offering practical, client-centered therapy

LICSW Washington

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Aen

Aen Brauer is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 15 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and other life challenges, and she brings practical skills for addressing addiction, self-esteem, eating concerns, ADHD, and relationship issues. Her background includes work with LGBT-related concerns and trauma and abuse, alongside attention to caregiving, chronic illness, and family of origin themes.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build workable strategies for change. Aen blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and commitment techniques as well as client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy skills, tailoring each plan to the person in front of her.

She emphasizes collaboration, realistic goal-setting, and developing skills that translate into daily life. Clients who are ready to take practical steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience will find focused support and steady guidance in sessions with her.

Online approaches that balance skills and acceptance

Many clients find that combining structured skills work with acceptance-oriented practice helps them manage distress and move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood, and problematic behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing inner experience, clarifying values, and taking committed actions even when difficult feelings are present; it is often useful for people coping with chronic stress, grief, or persistent worries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to determine whether a CBT-focused plan, ACT elements, or a mix of client-centered and DBT skills make the most sense. Clients are invited to ask questions and try techniques in-session and between appointments so the plan can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit consistent work into busy schedules, to maintain momentum between sessions, and to access a licensed professional from wherever the client is located within her service area. The variety of options supports different learning styles and makes ongoing support more manageable for many people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aen commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice blends client-centered empathy with skills-based methods like CBT, ACT, and DBT to help clients identify patterns and build concrete coping strategies.
How much experience does the therapist bring?
Aen has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of life and mental health concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed in Washington as a LICSW with licence number WA LICSW LW 00008850.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How is cost handled for therapy with this practitioner?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English