Aen Brauer, LICSW

Aen Brauer is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and the emotional challenges that accompany grief and loss. Aen draws on a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to help clients explore difficult thoughts and feelings and to find practical ways forward.

She creates an open therapeutic space where clients can speak honestly and begin to build new skills for coping and resilience. Aen views the decision to seek therapy as an important step toward greater wellbeing, and she partners with each person to set goals that feel meaningful and achievable. Her approach emphasizes empowerment, steady support, and respect for each client’s unique values and experiences.

Whether someone is navigating a recent loss, lingering anxiety, or the impact of past trauma, Aen works to help them identify strengths, clarify priorities, and take manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life. She aims to guide clients through change with empathy, practical tools, and encouragement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Aen Brauer uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while focusing on actions that reflect personal values - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster insight and self-direction - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical strategies to change patterns of thinking and behavior - it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work Aen does with each person. She will discuss these methods, consider a client’s goals and preferences, and adapt techniques so they fit the client’s life and needs. The selection of tools and pace of work are determined together.

Online therapy with Aen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making scheduling more flexible and allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy work, family, or health demands while working toward personal goals with a licensed professional.