Anita is attentive and knowledgeable. She is a great listener and provides feedback.
Anita Aasen, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Anita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Anita. View 110 reviews
- Great news, Anita is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York, Maine, and 2 more
Recent reviews
Anita Aasen is a thoughtful listener and communicator. She offers insightful analysis and perspectives that have proven to be very helpful. Through sessions with her, I've realized an enhance level of introspection, leading to improved inter-personal relationships and my own emotional health.
More about Anita
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LICSW
Hi. My name is Anita Aasen. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience. I work with individual, families and couples, I have learned that every journey is unique. Every journey has its trials. We all experience unexpected changes, difficulties and loss; whether it be a death, a marriage , a job or some other. We all experience anxiety in some degree. The pandemic has hit all of us hard. Therapy is a unique way to assist when you are ready to write the next chapter of your life's narrative. Specialties include grief work, stress reduction, self esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I recently has obtained a certificate as. a Certified Grief Informed Professional. and have received a certificate as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist . I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and in mindfulness. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor and have an extensive knowledge of the 12 steps and "smart recovery" other recovery based programs..
I approach therapy uniquely as a chance to find the lessons in difficulties and the hidden strengths to be discovered and acknowledged. I believe there is therapeutic value in humor, finding gratitude in the small things, and enriching your spirituality. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
- AvMed
- Cigna
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Anita Aasen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740569581.
- LCSW · New York · 077762 · Renews August 2027
- LCSW · Maine · LC21283 · Renews May 2028
- LICSW · Vermont · 089.0134705 · Renews January 2028
- LCSW · Utah · 12954576-3501 · Renews September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Anita Aasen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Anita is attentive and knowledgeable. She is a great listener and provides feedback.
Anita Aasen is a thoughtful listener and communicator. She offers insightful analysis and perspectives that have proven to be very helpful. Through sessions with her, I've realized an enhance level of introspection, leading to improved inter-personal relationships and my own emotional health.
Anita is thoughtful, direct, insightful. In these uncertain times, I’m grateful for the expertise and space she offers as supports for navigating.
Anita is very professional and very helpful . I am grateful for all her help
Such a kind woman! Super easy to talk to and relate to. I was so pleased with our chat and I would recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist.
Professional experienced therapist; particularly good for people with lived experience. No-nonsense approach. Maturity of therapist much appreciated. A valued dependable person and advisor who I can rely on.
Anita is kind and flexible. Always listens and has great ideas and suggestions for me when I’m navigating through tough things.
Anita has been helpful to me since day one. Her experience, knowledge, and communication have created a safe haven for me to express myself with zero fear or judgment.
I’m super grateful to have chosen Anita. We only recently started our sessions but definitely looking forward to many more.
Anita is by far the absolute best therapist I have ever had. She knows her stuff! She also is so down to earth, funny and makes me feel very relaxed and confident that together we will reach my goals!
Anita is Great!!!
Anita has been a steady and reliable source of support for me. She listens closely, offers helpful feedback and resources, and I never feel judged. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend.
Anita is really helping me!
I am enjoying working with Anita she is very responsive on my messages and see her a couple times a week which is beneficial during a stressful time during my life
I look forward to my weekly sessions with Anita. She truly works with me to process all of my thoughts and feelings. I have full confidence in her expertise and methods.
So far things have been very good. Anita has given me quite a few tools to use
She has been a great person to talk to about anything that's on your mind. Can give me answers to questions that are asked. She has been an asset for me and my mental health.
Anita is excellent, extremely knowledgeable, helpful and provides great insight.
Always helpful, always on time, Anita has really helped me work thru a difficult time. Much appreciation and respect
Prompt, knowledgeable and listens well. Easy to talk to and helpful. Calm and understanding.
Anita is wonderful, she listens and has great ideas and great work sheets that help alot. Her 30 years of service is a huge plus in my book.
I appreciate Anita’s sensitivity to the complexity of all life has thrown at me. She listens intently and gives space for all the emotions. I never leave a session feeling invalidated,; I feel supported and encouraged. I cannot say enough about how thankful I am for these sessions with Anita. I look forward to them each week.
Anita has been an incredible support! Beyond just listening, she offers insightful exercises and reading materials, helping me gain new perspectives and work through challenges. Her thoughtful approach and genuine care make each session valuable and productive. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who combines empathy with practical guidance.
Anita is practical, intelligent, and sensitive. She has helped me through some rough patches. She is flexible about schedule and format of sessions/support. Highly recommend!
Anita has been kind and is easily accessible with many time slots offered during the week. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience. I appreciate her insight.
Anita is a great listener and always has the answer and tools necessary for my circumstances.
Anita is a fantastic listener with many years of experience. She is wise and patient. I feel heard and cared for by her.
Anita is responsive, a keen listener and has a knack for keeping track of all the details and bringing them back when helpful. She is just the voice on my shoulder I need to hear when my anxiety surges or my confidence dips. She also does her best to hold me to task with self-care goals. I’ve been with her for a year and a half and am very grateful for our connection.
Hidden gem of a therapist. You’re lucky if you get her. Super experienced, knowledgeable, patient focused, nonjudgmental, really wants to know you (with as much you’re comfortable sharing), and wants to help you. Sessions are personal and tailored to the patients needs.
Anita was very kind and helpful, Would gladly reccomend!
Anita is always kind and empathetic.She always offers helpful information for me to review.Very insightful!
Anita is a very kind and friendly lady. She listens and communicates very well. As well as gives great feedback
Very good therapist
Anita is very helpful and has different modalities to work through issues. I find that she is responsive and caring
Anita is very professional and personable too. I feel like I’m talking to a best friend because I’m very relaxed knowing that she is a good listener and has good feedback for me to journal about.
Anita is listening to me and is able to remember by name the peoole in my life. She gives great advice. She makes an effort to fit me in her busy schedule.
I love this, I will recommend this app to anyone who is looking for biblical counseling!
Anita has been one of the only counselors in my long list of counseling to hit the proverbial nail on the head. She is able to give me solutions to my troubles. She can, sometimes, understand me better than I can.
Anita is WONDERFUL! God infinitely BLESS! Thank you miss Anita! I enjoyed our sessions! <3 Maddie
Anita has not only offered helpful and enlightening professional counseling based on her training in psychology, she has encouraged me with Biblical wisdom. Through our therapy sessions, Anita has equipped me with tools I can use to move forward in life with confidence in ways that honor God. I would recommend Anita to anyone, whether they are Christian or not, but if you are a Christian, you will certainly benefit from her faith as she encourages you in yours.
Anita has been wonderful. She has helped me begin processing the muddled mess of my own family/spiritual trauma from childhood through adulthood, as well as helping me walk through more immediate family social dynamic issues. She is compassionate and responsive. I look forward to continuing to work with her
Anita has a wealth of experience. She listens incredibly well and makes insightful comments. Talking with her has been such a help.
I've had a huge amount of PTSD. Anita always listens and helps me sort through and focus on my next steps. I've never been more satisfied with a therapist.
Anita helped me through one of the hardest points in my life. She is amazing.
Anita is such a great LISTENER and is attentive to what you’re needing, providing feedback and tools to get you through. So appreciative I have her!
Good sessions so far appreciate her insights.
Anita is very competent and compassionate. She sees through to the important issues.
She is understanding and willing to help
Anita’s patience, experience, wisdom, and kindness are exactly what I had hoped to find in a therapist. I’m glad to have connected with her here on BetterHelp!
Anita is an attentive and supportive listener. She provides great advice and guidance. We approach the healing work in a variety of ways, which is so helpful.
I am so very thankful for all of the help and guidance that Anita has provided me. She’s easy to talk to, listens intently, and offers excellent advice. I always feel like she’s invested in whatever struggles or uncertainty I’m facing. I feel like I can communicate with my partner and family on a deeper level, thanks to all of Anita’s guidance. I can also take on tasks and obstacles — that used to cause a lot of anxiety —with ease. Working with Anita has given me a new sense of confidence and has truly impacted my life.
Anita is patient, understanding, and passionate about helping others. I feel comfortable talking to her and she has a welcoming demeanor. I enjoy talking with her and never feel judged during our conversations. She even will talk to my 8yo son for a couple min when he’s snooping and wants to say hi! ✨ HIGHLY RECOMMEND ✨
Anita Aasen is wonderful. She is very understanding and has many suggestions to help me on my path. She gets to the core of a problem and is able to make me aware of what choices I have to improve. She is flexible with her time. I appreciate her very much.
Anita has been a great help. I look forward to our sessions.
Anita has been nothing short of amazing. She truly listens and gives you so many tools to try and use. My favorite thing she does is give readings are articles to look over that not only show tou you’re not alone in your struggle, but also how people have overcome these challenges. I cannot thank her enough for her help these last six months.
Anita is wise, compassionate, knowledgeable, and listens very well. I wouldn't be in nearly the shape that I'm in now without having had her help. She's great.
I absolutely loved meeting with Anita! She was always so positive and provided so many helpful resources. She provided a wonderful mix of ideas to think about and actual things to do with plenty of articles to help! I really appreciated having links to different articles, worksheets, and groups right in the chat for me to reference whenever I needed!
Out of her busy schedule she gives me full attention and listens to me and offer some practical advice and send references pertaining to my specific challenges. I feel very lucky to come across her. Thank you
Anita was very approachable with any questions I had and also was great about explaining stuff I did not understand. She helped me understand myself and grow confidence in myself in a short time period. I cannot thank her enough for helping me!
Anita has been so so wonderful! Every session she brings so many resources to the table to help me in the moment and in the future. She really goes above and beyond any other therapist I’ve ever had. I can tell she puts time into finding me articles, blogs, etc. to have at my fingertips in a time of need. She is also extremely responsive!!! I can reach out at any time and always feel like I have her full attention.
She is very attentive
Very knowledgeable.
Anita was very helpful to me during our time working together. She offers a genuine perspective as well as articles to read during the time between sessions. Highly recommend!
Anita is easy to speak with and has years of experience to draw from. Her availability worked with my difficult schedule and the supplemental worksheets and articles she provided helped continue growth between sessions.
Anita is great. She constantly goes above and beyond the call of duty to help me with everything.
Anita is supportive, helpful, and fun!
Anita is very responsive and really listens to my problems. She also has great insight and offers good solutions to the issues I have. She has a kind disposition and is very compassionate. She helps me to be a stronger person and she has the ability to ascertain how I should put things into perspective. She is a fantastic couselor!
She is understanding and kind and has taught me lots in a short period of time.
Anita was very helpful, very focused and efficient. I was particularly impressed with her ability to pinpoint and understand an issue. She is definitely the right therapist if you need a more method-oriented counselor.
I think she is great and I have learned so much.
Anita was kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable about topics I needed to hear.
Anita has been extremely professional. She has been very helpful to me and I appreciate her wisdom.
My husband and I think Anita is a wonderful person and easy to talk to, but our schedule conflicts with her availability.
I came to Anita a few months ago, full of fear and anxiety. The weight of the world on my shoulders kind of feeling. I had a huge loss in my life that I was still reeling from and needed help figuring out how to handle panic attacks when they happened. She introduced me to CBT and gave me many helpful tips and tricks to ease the anxiety, especially those awful middle of the night attacks. She has literally changed my life for the better, I never thought such simple daily things could totally turn things around for me but they really have. I owe so much gratitude to Anita, she's a great listener and a cheerleader! She is always positive and I appreciate all she has done for me!
I truly look forward to my sessions with Anita. She is so helpful and insightful.
Anita is compassionate, understanding, supportive, and a great listener. She is so helpful. I absolutely love working with her.
Anita picked up what my major concerns were quickly and made sure to follow up on them whenever we checked in, which I appreciated. She also put me at ease and made me feel heard in the sessions, which I felt was important.
Greatest therapist!
Anita has been really helpful in giving me some tools to get past a number of anxiety driven issues that have popped up after I gave birth to my second child. I'm very grateful
Anita is very accommodatingwith her time and understands what is happening in my life.
Working with Anita is the reason I am in a much better spot now. Thank you
I was struggling with a major move and traumatic past, all of which Anita helped with. She helped me find my strength and kept me going. So much love and hugs for her and the effort she puts into her clients sessions. ❤️
She is an awesome listener and is quite therapeutic.
Anita has a wonderful demeanor. She is an incredible, active listener. Her input is thoughtful and well said. It's obvious that she brings a wealth of experience to her practice. I feel safe and heard in my sessions with her.
Anita is absolutely sweet and easy to work with! I am a person who needs guidance and reassurance that you will feel better in the future, and she has been great at doing that! If you need a lot of suggestions as well as guidance, she’s the one to go!
Anita has been a great therapist. She really l listens to my issues and sends me get articles and worksheets to help me with my goals. I feel very safe and comfortable speaking with her. She’s a amazing therapist! Thank you Anita!
It’s Very helpful for me to have Anita to talk to. There’s no judgment I feel safe to say things that I don’t say to other people. I hate that I need to talk to her because I don’t want to be in the situation. It’s a blessing to have Anita to talk with. It helps to know I’m not alone .
Anita is great and very understanding.
Anita has been very helpful & understanding with great suggestions to help me deal with some family issues.
Sorry I clicked on the wrong answer on some of the questions by mistake and couldn’t go back and correct it. I am happy with my therapist and I would recommend her
Anita has been tremendously helpful in allowing me a safe place to process my anxiety, stresses, and negative thinking. She listens with compassion uses humor to help me see another perspective. I appreciate the worksheets and strategies she's introduced, and know that I just need to put in the work to make change happen. She's great to work work, I highly recommend Anita!
I have worked with Ms. Aasen for a bit over two months. Ms. Aasen was exactly the sort of therapist I needed. I am self motivated and needed someone to guide me through the different things I was dealing with. I also needed someone to provide me with an objective view of the world and an objective, realistic and helpful interpretation of the things that had transpired. Ms. Aasen was sympathetic and listened to me, never rushing me, nor contradicting me. However, she gently provided alternate interpretations of what may have happened, and that helped me to understand the situation from a more helpful perspective. On the other hand, when I suspected something from outside, she provided me with the correct and helpful information to safely navigate challenging situations. I would like to offer a few guidelines to anyone considering therapy. Please be willing to do the work. Please be active in your own healing journey. Finally, please be patient during the formation of a beneficial, therapeutic relationship with the therapist. It often takes a few sessions to get comfortable with someone, so please be patient during this time, and please be open in discussing your issues with the therapist, and please do any work that has been assigned. It would be very hard to heal without some self reflection and active participation. Ms. Aasen was so helpful for me in this because she kept up with me during the sessions, provided appropriate and helpful worksheets, articles and other reading materials for me to study on my own later. She encouraged me choosing what I needed to work on for that week. She was gentle, helpful, encouraging, provided accurate information and worksheets, and was responsive to my messages. This was immensely helpful for me. I am a person of faith, and Ms. Aasen was very helpful in this regards as well. Ms. Aasen was a great help in my healing journey, and I’m so glad that we got to work together!
I’m very happy to have matched with Anita over BetterHelp. I was at a terrible state when I first came to her, I felt in need of urgent help, I was crying day and night, Anita understood how bad I was feeling and showed flexibility to open up a session slot immediately. Over the last 2 months, Anita helped me clear my mind, overcome my panic and frustration and start planning what I want to change in my life. With Anita’s help, I started taking actions towards life choices which I believe will make me happier. Thanks for all your support Anita!
Anita has been a godsend. She recommended some techniques that helped me sleep better. Talking to her has helped me unload some of the things that makes me so anxious.
Anita has a true gift for the work she does. Even though I worked with her for a few short months, I feel my life has been forever changed by her guidance and support. What an honor it was to work with and know such a wonderful person.
Anita is kind, caring and an amazing listener, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy our time together. She’s never aggressive and always comes from a place of understanding and caring. She has a ton of experience and helps you at your own pace and gives you a bit of a push when you need it. If you’re scrolling through better help trying to find the therapist who’s the right fit for you like I was look no further. I can’t recommend Anita more highly
Anita is so easy to talk to. Its like talking to a friend, but with her expertise she is able to steer you in productive ways to get through your problem. I look forward to our sessions every week!
Anita has been the most incredible therapist & has honestly helped me to change my life. I came to her very anxious, surrounded by fear based thinking and dealing with unresolved trauma. After 3 months of her help along with webinars etc, I feel like a different person today. I am so so thankful to Better Help as a platform and for being matched with Anita. She has given me a mantra for my life: Fear IS NOT Fact & it has changed the way I think & live my life. Thank you Anita, this isn't goodbye but until we meet again :)
She is very kind and really help to understand how emotions and reactions work.
Anita is really good at listening consolidating and suggesting
I’ve only had two sessions with Anita so far, however from the first session I felt reassured and safe instantly. Anita is very understanding and on the ball, it’s still early days but just having the two sessions as well as the messaging is really helpful and comforting to know you’re not alone! Looking forward to my next session
Anita has been a joy to work with. She listens, gives me practical tools to cope, and can often relate to what I am going through. She’s easy to talk to and does a great job of guiding the conversation.
Anita has been amazingly supportive in the time I've known her. She's always there to listen, even when I could take a while to talk. I'm really thankful to have her as my therapist.
We haven’t been talking very long or very much, but so far so good! She has helped me with a decision I had a lot of anxiety about and now on to the next mental battle.
I had 2 months sessions with Anita and I feel like I know how to process on my own now. I came in looking for someone to process life with and a mental coach who would help me see unhealthy mind patterns I was blind to and I got what I wanted with Anita as my coach who had much wisdom. She is genuine and real with you easy going but sincere and it felt safe to talk to her and I felt understood by her. Her questions were gentle yet thought provoking and I am so glad I had done my first better help with her.
She's simply amazing and I appreciate her very much!
I am extremely happy with Anita Aasen as my therapist. She is attentive and insightful and directs to reading material and worksheets that help me further along in my healing journey.
Very lovely lady :) Really happy and positive, what to help!
Anita is an amazing, attentive, and compassionate therapist. I feel so supported and she takes the time to read my journal entries and provide feedback. She listens well and is kind, yet also helps me simplify the issues I'm dealing with to be truthful about my feelings and the situation. I feel I am making great progress with her and just feel so supported and lucky to have her on my team.
Anita od very compassionate and easy to open up to. She gives good advice. She listens well and checked on me during the week.
Frequently asked questions
Does Anita Aasen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Anita Aasen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Anita Aasen speak?
Anita Aasen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Anita Aasen have?
Anita Aasen has 30 years of experience.
Where is Anita Aasen licensed to practice?
Anita Aasen is licensed to practice in New York, Maine, Vermont, and Utah.
Does Anita Aasen accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Anita Aasen accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Anita Aasen accept insurance?
Yes, Anita Aasen accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, AvMed, Cigna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, GEHA, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Anita Aasen accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Anita Aasen accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Anita Aasen offer?
Anita Aasen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Anita Aasen?
Anita Aasen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Anita Aasen?
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