- 15 years experience
- Collaborative style
- Values-based work
About Aen
Aen Brauer is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Her approach aims to create an open place where feelings and thoughts can be shared without judgment.
Brauer focuses on practical support and steady listening. She draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work collaborative and respectful.
Sessions tend to start with what's most pressing for the person in front of her. She helps set small, doable goals and teaches skills for coping with strong emotions. When needed, she introduces strategies for managing anxiety, building self-esteem, and navigating grief.
Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, addiction, and LGBT-related concerns. She has also supported those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin issues. That variety shapes a flexible, problem-solving style.
Brauer emphasizes steady support over quick fixes. She encourages clients to take gradual steps and notices progress as it happens. People who want a direct, down-to-earth therapist who listens and offers clear tools may find her approach helpful.
Brauer focuses on practical support and steady listening. She draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work collaborative and respectful.
Sessions tend to start with what's most pressing for the person in front of her. She helps set small, doable goals and teaches skills for coping with strong emotions. When needed, she introduces strategies for managing anxiety, building self-esteem, and navigating grief.
Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, addiction, and LGBT-related concerns. She has also supported those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin issues. That variety shapes a flexible, problem-solving style.
Brauer emphasizes steady support over quick fixes. She encourages clients to take gradual steps and notices progress as it happens. People who want a direct, down-to-earth therapist who listens and offers clear tools may find her approach helpful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.