- 15 years experience
- Values-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Aen
Aen Brauer is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Her work also covers issues like addictions, eating concerns, career questions, and LGBT-related matters.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what feels hard. Sessions aim to help people name their feelings, notice patterns, and try practical steps that fit their day-to-day life. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
In therapy Aen draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. That means sessions often include noticing thoughts and values, testing new behaviors, and focusing on what a person most wants to change. She also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation or distress tolerance is helpful.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings across 15 years, working with people facing grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She also supports those dealing with chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, fertility and adoption questions, and the aftermath of disaster.
People who reach out can expect straightforward, supportive guidance. Aen aims to empower clients to make choices that match their values and to build practical skills for coping when life is difficult.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when hard feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and tailoring the pace and goals to the person's needs.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That collaborative planning can include trying different techniques to see what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering an option that does not require being on camera. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while working toward coping skills and life changes.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Aen address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and parenting concerns, eating issues, career questions, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people try new ways of responding to thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience across a range of clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Washington as an LICSW, and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Aen?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.