Anita Aasen, LICSW, LCSW
About me
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.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Cancer, Communication problems, Expats, 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), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
VT LICSW 089.0134705
UT LCSW 12954576-3501
NY LCSW 077762
ME LCSW LC21283
Reviews
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Anita was very kind and helpful, Would gladly reccomend!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Anita is always kind and empathetic.She always offers helpful information for me to review.Very insightful!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Anita is a very kind and friendly lady. She listens and communicates very well. As well as gives great feedback
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Anita is very attentive and has really good suggestions. She guides me along my path.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Very good therapist
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Anita is very helpful and has different modalities to work through issues. I find that she is responsive and caring
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd