Aubrey Long, LCSW

Aubrey Long (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who brings a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy. With three years of clinical experience, she supports people facing depression, anxiety, substance use and behavioral addictions, as well as chronic pain and illness. She also offers substantial experience working with child welfare and foster care systems and helps clients navigate life during and after involvement in those services.

In sessions Aubrey centers the person's goals and priorities, offering encouragement and practical strategies to find new paths forward. She blends trauma-informed and client-centered methods with evidence-based tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems. Aubrey often uses humor to help lighten heavy moments and to reduce the power of uncomfortable thoughts by pointing out life’s absurdities.

During the first session Aubrey reviews symptoms and therapy goals to co-create a plan tailored to the client. She frames the work as collaborative - the client stays in the driver's seat while she serves as a guide and partner in change. Aubrey looks forward to meeting new clients and beginning the work together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Aubrey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own expertise about their life. This method helps when clients need a safe space to explore identity, relationships, or major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach Aubrey applies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and certain addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Aubrey collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, tailoring the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage barriers to in-person visits. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to work together consistently while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.