Hi! I'm Asa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have experience working with adolescents, adults and geriatrics, as well as extensive work with Veterans. I work with people who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance abuse disorders among other things. I also have extensive training and experience with grief and loss and working with those suffering from chronic/terminal illness.
I believe that everyone has unique strengths which can help them succeed in life and overcome obstacles that may come their way. Sometimes you need help to identify these strengths and utilize them in the most effective way to make changes in your life. That is where I use client centered approaches as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist my clients in overcoming barriers to their happiness. Additionally, I have training in and utilize mindfulness based approaches to create change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VT LICSW 089.0118330
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I was skeptical that online therapy would be helpful to me but after my appointments with Asa I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Asa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It’s early days but I feel very happy with Asa’s attentive and caring approach. I’m really looking forward to learning from her. She’s very knowledgable and understanding of my predicament and offers practical help too.
Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with Asa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She helped through a tough time. I appreciate my time with her.
Written on Jun 13, 2020 after therapy with Asa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Asa is the first counselor I’ve had that actually offers helpful advice that works. For the first time, I feel as though I am making progressive steps toward healing and that is an amazing and liberating feeling that I am extremely grateful for. She is the best counselor I have had hands down.
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Asa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Asa is an attentive listener, and I feel very supported by her. She has been very encouraging of my journey, and I know that when I write to her that she takes the time to understand my feelings, and asks questions to get to the deeper issue.
Written on May 14, 2019 after therapy with Asa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Asa has been so incredible! she is so supportive and stays up to date on the people in my life so she can relate to me she's been amazing.
Written on Feb 10, 2019 after therapy with Asa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem