Anna Claybaugh , LCSW, LICSW

Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington who helps people move toward more connection, authenticity, and a greater sense of wellbeing. With a warm, relaxed, and inviting manner, Anna focuses on practical healing that meets each person where they are and supports them in creating the life they want.

Anna often works with people who struggle to state their needs or to place themselves on their own lists of priorities - including people-pleasers, highly sensitive people, professionals in healing roles, those with critical self-talk, and caregivers. As a queer practitioner, Anna brings particular commitment to supporting members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. She assists clients in identifying what blocks them, learning skills to cope, and reclaiming personal power.

Her practice is informed by decolonized, trauma-informed, and compassion-centered principles, and she uses a direct but empathic approach to change. Anna integrates knowledge of brain science with a range of psychotherapeutic methods to offer a holistic, tailored experience. She holds unconditional positive regard for the people she works with and aims to help them feel supported in meeting their goals.

Anna has 10 years of experience as a clinical social worker. She 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 certification in Collaborative Problem Solving from Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, and training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory. Her credentials - LCSW and LICSW - indicate that she is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced clinical training and independent practice authority. Note - if someone is experiencing major depression with suicidal ideation or is currently unable to leave their bed or room, Anna recommends working with another clinician who is better suited to support those immediate needs.

Attachment, Insight, and Skills Delivered Online

Anna uses approaches that emphasize relationships, personal meaning, and practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to help clients understand how those patterns show up in current connections - it can be useful for intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their own values and choices - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and clarifying life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a practical option for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good match.

Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment, access support from home or on the go, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with a licensed professional.