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
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Compassion-centered care
Skills plus self-reflection
Queer affirming clinician
About Anna
Anna Claybaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of practice who helps people find more connection and authenticity in their lives. Anna uses a calm, direct style and focuses on helping people speak their needs, set boundaries, and claim the life they want. They describe their approach as warm and inviting, with an emphasis on compassion and practical skills.
Anna often works with people who struggle with people pleasing, harsh self-talk, high sensitivity, and caregiver strain. As a queer clinician, Anna is committed to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ people. They help clients identify blockages, learn coping skills, and regain a sense of personal power.
Anna draws on mindfulness practices, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and EMDR when appropriate. Their work is informed by brain science, trauma-aware perspectives, and a decolonized framework. Sessions aim to be collaborative and tailored to the person’s needs.
Education includes two B.A. degrees in psychology and gender studies, and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Anna holds the LCSW and LICSW credentials and has additional certifications in Collaborative Problem Solving from Think:Kids, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment theory.
People who come to Anna can expect a therapist who balances practical skill-building with compassionate support. They encourage clients to bring real-life concerns to sessions and work toward changes that fit each person’s goals and circumstances.
How Anna’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Anna uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment; this can make stress and reactivity easier to manage in daily life. Attachment-based ideas show up as attention to patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current interactions, which helps when addressing intimacy or communication struggles.
She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s experience and goals, making sessions collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Choosing an approach is a joint process; Anna will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one path up front.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. If you are considering working online, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or travel, and Anna focuses on making each session useful and relevant to everyday challenges.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anna help with?
Anna helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver fatigue, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and life changes among other areas.
How would you describe Anna’s therapy style?
Sessions are warm and direct with an emphasis on compassion. Anna blends practical skill-building with mindfulness and reflective work to help people make changes they can sustain.
What is Anna’s professional background?
Anna has ten years of experience as a clinical social worker and holds a Master of Social Work from New York University. They have training in several evidence-based approaches and additional certificates in collaborative problem solving and trauma-related methods.
What credentials and region are listed?
Anna is listed with the credentials LCSW and LICSW and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
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 begin working with Anna?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
