Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Anita Aasen, LCSW, LICSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - grief and recovery
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 077762
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC21283
- Licensed in Vermont
- LICSW, licence 089.0134705
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 12954576-3501
- NPI
- 1740569581
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Anita 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
- Grief work
- Addiction recovery
- Relationship skills
About Anita
Anita Aasen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 30 years of experience. She practices in New York and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and recovery issues.
Her approach is direct and practical. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. Sessions often include clear skills practice, problem-solving, and ways to manage strong emotions. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and solution-focused strategies when clients want short-term change.
Anita has a long background in substance use counseling and knows 12-step and SMART Recovery approaches. That experience informs how she supports people facing addiction and relapse concerns. She also works with people coping with life changes such as job loss, caregiving, health crises, and end-of-life issues.
Grief work is a substantial part of her practice. She helps people name what was lost, find practical steps forward, and notice sources of strength. She also addresses compassion fatigue and caregiver strain using concrete skills to reduce overload and rebuild routines.
Sessions are conversational but focused on tools and goals. Anita values humor, small daily practices, and personal meaning alongside clinical techniques. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions; online sessions let that conversational work continue when meeting in person is difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses exercises to change them; this approach lends itself to clear between-session tasks that can be reviewed electronically. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that are practiced in-session and then used in daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Anita will talk with each person about what they want to change and which methods make sense for their goals. She adapts concrete techniques, homework, and coping skills to the client’s priorities rather than insisting on one single method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a longer visit is not possible. They also let people review handouts, practice skills between sessions, and bring real-life situations into the conversation without needing to be in the same room.
CAreas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Maine, Vermont, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Anita helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as parenting, sleeping, and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and DBT, and uses solution-focused techniques for short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience working in social work and substance-use settings to her clinical practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW in Maine and LICSW in Vermont and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm time zones and session logistics when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers