- Attachment based practice
- CBT techniques
- EMDR when appropriate
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) practicing in Washington with ten years of clinical experience. Anna works with adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, relationship patterns, grief, identity issues, and family of origin concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and include support for people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Anna focuses on helping people recognize how old family patterns still shape daily life. She talks through communication habits, feelings about closeness, and expectations that carry over from childhood. She uses straightforward skills for coping with stress, managing intense emotions, and improving sleep and eating when those are affected.
Her approach draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Anna also uses EMDR and Jungian concepts when they fit the work a person wants to do. She aims to help people identify blockages, learn practical skills, and reclaim more choice in their lives.
Anna brings clinical social work experience and training to sessions. She has a Master of Social Work from New York University and two bachelor degrees in psychology and gender studies from Arizona State University. She also holds certification in Collaborative Problem Solving from Think:Kids and additional training in trauma-focused methods.
Practical matters are discussed early so therapy fits into everyday life. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Anna’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and distance that began in childhood. Online sessions can be used to talk through how those patterns show up now and to practice different ways of asking for needs to be met. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and views. In this approach the therapist listens, reflects, and follows what the client wants to address so goals come from the client’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, sleep problems, negative self-talk, and day-to-day coping strategies. Finding the best approach is part of the work, and the therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress or new needs emerge. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask which session types are offered and how scheduling works. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and some formats can be shorter check-ins or phone conversations when a camera is not convenient.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Anna help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, family of origin concerns, grief, identity issues including LGBT matters, and related challenges like sleep or eating problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a direct, client-centered style that focuses on practical skills and clearer communication about needs and boundaries.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinical social worker and additional training in several therapeutic approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as LCSW and LICSW and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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