- Warm and practical
- Queer-affirming care
- Trauma informed
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW helps people find more connection and authenticity in daily life. Anna centers work on helping people speak their needs, set boundaries, and recognize their worth. They aim to create space for more joy and wellbeing through clear, practical steps.
Anna often supports people who struggle with people-pleasing, harsh self-talk, high sensitivity, and caregiver burnout. As a queer therapist, Anna is committed to working with LGBTQIA2S+ concerns and related identity issues. They combine knowledge of brain science with psychotherapy to meet people where they are in the change process.
Therapy with Anna is described as warm, relaxed, and direct. Anna uses a compassion-centered, trauma-informed, and decolonized lens while keeping sessions practical. The goal is to help clients identify what blocks them, learn coping skills, and regain the power to build the life they want.
Over the past 10 years Anna has practiced as a clinical social worker in a variety of settings. Anna holds two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Their training includes Collaborative Problem Solving, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory.
People who work with Anna can expect a tailored experience that reflects their needs and preferences. Anna asks direct questions, offers concrete tools, and supports clients in tracking progress toward achievable goals.
Anna often supports people who struggle with people-pleasing, harsh self-talk, high sensitivity, and caregiver burnout. As a queer therapist, Anna is committed to working with LGBTQIA2S+ concerns and related identity issues. They combine knowledge of brain science with psychotherapy to meet people where they are in the change process.
Therapy with Anna is described as warm, relaxed, and direct. Anna uses a compassion-centered, trauma-informed, and decolonized lens while keeping sessions practical. The goal is to help clients identify what blocks them, learn coping skills, and regain the power to build the life they want.
Over the past 10 years Anna has practiced as a clinical social worker in a variety of settings. Anna holds two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Their training includes Collaborative Problem Solving, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory.
People who work with Anna can expect a tailored experience that reflects their needs and preferences. Anna asks direct questions, offers concrete tools, and supports clients in tracking progress toward achievable goals.
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 and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit many everyday struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connection and trust. It can be useful for intimacy-related issues, abandonment wounds, and communication problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors in small steps. CBT is practical for anxiety, insomnia, anger, and self-esteem work because it teaches tools to test thoughts and build new routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize attachment exploration, CBT skills, or elements from other methods like EMDR when appropriate.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since available delivery methods are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. They can also help when you need a quieter or lower-bandwidth option rather than an in-person visit. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical changes and emotional safety.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Anna focus on?
Anna works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe Anna's therapeutic style?
Sessions are warm and inviting yet direct. Anna combines compassion-centered and trauma-informed practice with practical skills and brain-based ideas.
What is Anna's background and experience?
Anna has about 10 years as a clinical social worker and holds a Master of Social Work from New York University along with two bachelor degrees.
Which credentials and location apply to Anna?
Anna holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.
Can I work with Anna in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.