Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Dr. Anat Anais, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 073780
- NPI
- 1548300635
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Anat supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Anat
Dr. Anat Anais is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with over 30 years of clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and challenges with parenting and sleep. She also addresses addictions, bipolar concerns, and work or career pressures.
Dr. Anais uses a person-centered approach that values each client's experience. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at relationship patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing techniques help when making changes feels difficult.
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps that people can try between meetings. Communication skills and clearer boundaries are often part of the work when relationships are strained.
She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, abandonment and attachment questions, body image and eating concerns, and the effects of family of origin problems. She has supported people dealing with domestic violence, separation, grief, and coping after disasters.
Dr. Anais speaks English and Hebrew. Her approach blends client-centered and emotionally focused work with cognitive behavior strategies to match what each person needs. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online work with attachment ideas often focuses on patterns in close relationships, communication, and building more secure ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's perspective and choices. In practice this means sessions often follow what the person brings, with the therapist offering reflection and practical suggestions rather than directives.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing small behavioral experiments between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and can reduce the need to be on camera for people who prefer phone or audio-only conversation. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and tools so the work translates into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Hebrew
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on present problems and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced for 30 years as a clinical social worker in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and works from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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