Anita Aasen

Compassionate clinician helping people rebuild and grow

LCSW, LICSW New York

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Anita

Anita Aasen is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of professional experience supporting people through major life transitions and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She brings a background that includes training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, along with substantial work in substance abuse counseling and recovery approaches such as 12-step and SMART Recovery. Her practice emphasizes grief work, stress reduction, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and trauma-related concerns, and she pairs clinical skill with a practical, recovery-informed perspective.

Her approach is collaborative and strength-focused, inviting clients to explore the lessons and resources that can emerge from hardship. Anita values the role of humor, small moments of gratitude, and individual spiritual meaning as part of healing.

She works with individuals, couples, and families, offering a blend of client-centered listening and targeted strategies to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Based in New York, she also accepts international clients and adapts her methods to each person’s needs and goals.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and then practicing practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and the client’s own goals, creating a space where insight and self-directed growth can emerge. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts and self-management challenges.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Anita will work with clients to explore what fits best given their concerns, preferences and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so the approach evolves with progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anita commonly address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and trauma-related issues, along with topics such as compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centered listening with practical strategies, using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients build skills and insight.

What is her background and years of experience?

Anita has 30 years of clinical experience, including work as a substance abuse counselor and training in recovery-oriented methods such as 12-step and SMART Recovery.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with ME LCSW LC21283 and VT LICSW 089.0134705, and practices from New York.

Which languages and client locations are available?

Services are offered in English and she accepts international clients in addition to working with those in New York.

In what formats does she offer sessions?

Anita provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

CancerCommunication problemsFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York, Maine, Vermont, Utah

Languages

English