- Trauma informed
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Queer affirming
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW brings ten years of clinical social work experience to her practice. Anna helps people who struggle to speak up for their needs, those with harsh self-talk, and caregivers feeling worn down. She is queer and often works with people from the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and Anna practices in Washington.
Anna focuses on spotting what blocks progress and teaching simple coping skills people can use day to day. She uses a trauma-informed, compassion-centered, and decolonized lens. That means she pays attention to how trauma and systems affect choices and wellbeing, and she centers each person's lived experience.
Her approach is direct but warm. Anna aims to make therapy feel welcoming and nonjudgmental while still moving toward change. She draws on brain science and several psychotherapy methods to shape a plan that fits each person's needs and goals.
People often come with anxiety, stress, relationship or intimacy concerns, grief, or caregiving strain. Anna also supports those dealing with trauma, eating and sleeping issues, and life transitions. She helps clients practice skills, rebuild a sense of agency, and take steps toward the life they want.
Anna earned two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies from Arizona State University and a Master of Social Work from New York University. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and has additional trainings in several therapeutic methods. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
How Anna's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. In online sessions this means talking through patterns with examples from daily life and practicing new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive and teaches tools to shift them, which is helpful for anxiety, mood, and stress. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps process traumatic memories by pairing guided attention with talk-based processing to reduce the intensity of past events.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Anna collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and checks in regularly to see what is working and what needs adjustment.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into work or home routines, shortening commute time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical benefits include being able to use visible examples from your daily environment during a conversation, or choosing a shorter check-in when time is tight. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework so therapy fits into everyday life without adding extra burden.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anna help with?
Anna works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe Anna's therapy style?
Her style is direct, warm, and inviting. She focuses on practical skills and meeting people where they are in moments of change.
What is Anna's clinical background?
She has ten years of experience as a clinical social worker and a Master of Social Work from New York University.
What credentials and region are listed for Anna?
Anna holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries book with Anna?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.