Aen Brauer, LICSW

Aen Brauer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Aen aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind and start making changes at a comfortable pace.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to address problems. Sessions often involve noticing what matters to the person, learning ways to manage difficult feelings, and setting simple goals that fit daily life. Aen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to guide the process.

Over her career she has supported people facing a range of concerns, including addiction, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to adoption or foster care. She also lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas and can help people and caregivers navigate related challenges.

Aen emphasizes collaboration and respect. She helps people break big problems into small, doable steps and checks in about what’s working. Sessions are practical and paced to each person’s readiness for change.

She practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Aen commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, connect with personal values, and take action toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing alternative skills that reduce symptoms.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and use that conversation to shape the plan. Together they check what feels useful and adjust methods over time so sessions match real life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to include caregivers or other supports when that is helpful. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to work well in virtual appointments so therapeutic work can continue even when schedules are tight.