- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Client-centered care
About Aen
Aen Brauer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and loss, and addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, trauma, and abuse.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people notice what matters most to them. Sessions are organized around what a person wants to change and what gets in the way of that change. She uses clear, down-to-earth language rather than clinical jargon.
Her practice includes support for depression, low self-esteem, addictions, and adjusting to life changes. She also works with people dealing with parenting strains, career transitions, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and recovery from relationship or family trauma.
Aen draws on a mix of approaches to support day-to-day coping and longer-term goals. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to match the person’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on small, usable steps that can be practiced between meetings.
People who prefer straightforward, steady pacing and concrete tools may find her style a good fit. The first meeting focuses on what matters now and practical next steps, so people leave with a clear idea of what to try between sessions.
How approaches translate to online work
Aen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take small actions toward them even when anxiety is present. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters and practicing committed steps that align with those values.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT offers concrete techniques for reducing worry and changing reactions to stressful social situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That discussion usually happens in early sessions and can be revisited as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If someone prefers a quieter setup, fewer technical demands, or a brief focused session during a break, those practical needs can guide how sessions are scheduled and run.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, eating issues, parenting and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical conversation and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, grief, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Washington.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.