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Anita Aasen

ME LCSW LC21283, VT LICSW 089.0134705
Credentials
ME LCSW LC21283, VT LICSW 089.0134705
NPI Number
1740569581
Location
New York
Languages
English
Anita Aasen

Accepting new clients

30 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Anita Aasen

Hi. My name is Anita Aasen. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience. I work with individual, families and couples, I have learned that every journey is unique. Every journey has its trials. We all experience unexpected changes, difficulties and loss; whether it be a death, a marriage , a job or some other. We all experience anxiety in some degree. The pandemic has hit all of us hard. Therapy is a unique way to assist when you are ready to write the next chapter of your life’s narrative. Specialties include grief work, stress reduction, self esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.

I recently has obtained a certificate as. a Certified Grief Informed Professional. and have received a certificate as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist . I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and in mindfulness. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor and have an extensive knowledge of the 12 steps and “smart recovery” other recovery based programs..
I approach therapy uniquely as a chance to find the lessons in difficulties and the hidden strengths to be discovered and acknowledged. I believe there is therapeutic value in humor, finding gratitude in the small things, and enriching your spirituality. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit.

Licenses

LCSW
077762
LCSW
LC21283
LICSW
089.0134705
LCSW
12954576-3501

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Cancer
  • Communication problems
  • Family problems
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Life purpose
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Postpartum depression
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Anita is attentive and knowledgeable. She is a great listener and provides feedback.”

“Anita Aasen is a thoughtful listener and communicator. She offers insightful analysis and perspectives that have proven to be very helpful. Through sessions with her, I've realized an enhance level of introspection, leading to improved inter-personal relationships and my own emotional health.”

“She's always supportive, and adaptable to our needs.”

“Anita is thoughtful, direct, insightful. In these uncertain times, I’m grateful for the expertise and space she offers as supports for navigating.”

“Anita is very professional and very helpful . I am grateful for all her help”

“She is very good at calling on one of us if we aren't talking. She asks questions, and gives homework.”

“Such a kind woman! Super easy to talk to and relate to. I was so pleased with our chat and I would recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist.”

“Anita has been wonderful. She is very kind, upbeat and experienced.”

“Anita is compassionate and attentive.”

“Very appreciative of her time and insight. Provides great tools/vids/worksheets.”

“Professional experienced therapist; particularly good for people with lived experience. No-nonsense approach. Maturity of therapist much appreciated. A valued dependable person and advisor who I can rely on.”

“Anita continues to be a tremendous resource and support. Although I initially reached out re: a change of life set of concerns, I have stayed on for support in an increasingly uncertain time. Anita is thoughtful, insightful, and helpful.”

“Anita is kind and flexible. Always listens and has great ideas and suggestions for me when I’m navigating through tough things.”

“Anita has been helpful to me since day one. Her experience, knowledge, and communication have created a safe haven for me to express myself with zero fear or judgment.”

“I’m super grateful to have chosen Anita. We only recently started our sessions but definitely looking forward to many more.”

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