Anita Aasen, LCSW, LICSW
LCSW and LICSW grief specialist
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- Couples and families
About Anita Aasen
Anita Aasen is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate major life transitions and everyday stresses. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - both clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training and authorization to provide clinical therapy. Over three decades she has developed a practical, compassionate approach to work with grief, stress reduction, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Anita has also focused on issues such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, multicultural concerns, young adult issues, and finding life purpose. She earned certificates as a Certified Grief Informed Professional and as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, and she has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Her background includes work as a substance abuse counselor and extensive familiarity with 12-step approaches and SMART Recovery and other recovery-based programs.
Anita approaches therapy as a chance to uncover strengths that often lie hidden in difficult experiences. She emphasizes practical coping skills alongside emotional insight, and she values humor, small moments of gratitude, and clients' spiritual meaning as resources for resilience. Her style aims to be collaborative, respectful, and focused on helping each person write the next chapter of their life story.
Anita has also focused on issues such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, multicultural concerns, young adult issues, and finding life purpose. She earned certificates as a Certified Grief Informed Professional and as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, and she has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Her background includes work as a substance abuse counselor and extensive familiarity with 12-step approaches and SMART Recovery and other recovery-based programs.
Anita approaches therapy as a chance to uncover strengths that often lie hidden in difficult experiences. She emphasizes practical coping skills alongside emotional insight, and she values humor, small moments of gratitude, and clients' spiritual meaning as resources for resilience. Her style aims to be collaborative, respectful, and focused on helping each person write the next chapter of their life story.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anita Aasen have?
Anita Aasen has 30 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Anita Aasen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details include ME LCSW LC21283 and VT LICSW 089.0134705.
In which languages does Anita Aasen provide therapy?
Anita Aasen provides therapy in English.
Where is Anita Aasen located?
Anita Aasen is located in New York.
How can I work with Anita Aasen as my therapist?
You can work with Anita Aasen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anita Aasen work with international clients?
Yes, Anita Aasen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anita Aasen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, with the therapist following the client's lead to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and explore values and goals at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and goal-oriented work.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Anita collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or living in different time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into everyday life, and access licensed professionals from a distance while working toward meaningful change.