Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW
Compassionate guidance for life transitions
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- Warm direct style
- Focus on midlife change
- Supports LGBTQIA2S+
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who helps people reconnect with what matters to them. Anna draws on a decade of clinical experience to help clients speak up for their needs and rebuild a sense of worth. She often works with people feeling stuck during life transitions, including those facing midlife changes and career shifts.
Anna meets people who struggle with people-pleasing, heavy self-criticism, or caregiver burnout. She also brings personal and professional experience supporting LGBTQIA2S+ clients. Sessions focus on identifying what’s blocking change, learning practical coping skills, and regaining personal agency.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to make therapy feel welcoming and nonjudgmental while still moving toward clear goals. Anna blends knowledge of brain science with psychotherapeutic methods to address emotional patterns and practical problems.
Anna uses a trauma-informed, compassion-centered, and decolonized framework when relevant. She works collaboratively to tailor an approach that fits each person’s needs and preferences. That can mean focusing on relationships, emotional regulation, or rebuilding daily routines.
She holds two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Anna has about 10 years of practice as a clinical social worker and additional training in several therapeutic modalities. People who want straightforward, supportive guidance while navigating difficult life changes may find her a good fit.
Anna meets people who struggle with people-pleasing, heavy self-criticism, or caregiver burnout. She also brings personal and professional experience supporting LGBTQIA2S+ clients. Sessions focus on identifying what’s blocking change, learning practical coping skills, and regaining personal agency.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to make therapy feel welcoming and nonjudgmental while still moving toward clear goals. Anna blends knowledge of brain science with psychotherapeutic methods to address emotional patterns and practical problems.
Anna uses a trauma-informed, compassion-centered, and decolonized framework when relevant. She works collaboratively to tailor an approach that fits each person’s needs and preferences. That can mean focusing on relationships, emotional regulation, or rebuilding daily routines.
She holds two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Anna has about 10 years of practice as a clinical social worker and additional training in several therapeutic modalities. People who want straightforward, supportive guidance while navigating difficult life changes may find her a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
How Anna’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Anna blends Attachment-Based therapy, Client-Centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address both emotional patterns and everyday challenges. Attachment-Based work looks at how past relationships shape current trust and closeness, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are, helping people feel seen and accepted as they decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, sleep, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as needs evolve, with a mix of supportive listening, skill-building, and exploration of relationship patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during workday breaks or evenings. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to the online setting while focusing on practical tools and day-to-day improvements.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Anna address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and work concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her way of working?
Anna uses a warm, inviting and direct approach. Sessions focus on identifying obstacles, learning coping skills, and setting practical goals.
What is her clinical background?
Anna has about 10 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has completed additional training in multiple therapeutic methods.
Where is Anna based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Washington and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with Anna from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are limited to clients within the therapist's permitted regions.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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