- Guilt and shame work
- Caregiver and chronic illness
- Communication skills
About Anne
Anne Frauens is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles, including issues tied to caregiving, chronic illness, and life transitions.
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people sort through intense feelings and difficult decisions. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, understanding patterns that keep someone stuck, and learning small skills to manage symptoms day to day. Guilt and shame are named areas she addresses alongside forgiveness and codependency concerns.
Anne has substantial experience supporting people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, cancer and chronic health problems, and the emotional load of caregiving. She also works with people facing divorce, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her approach attends to both current stressors and longer-standing patterns that influence mood and relationships.
In sessions she helps clients identify practical steps, try out different ways of relating, and experiment with new behaviors between meetings. Conversations often include reflecting on values, practicing communication skills, and breaking down overwhelming problems into manageable tasks.
Her practice is based in Maryland and services are provided in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site's booking steps to begin.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear behavior change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with persistent worry, self-criticism, and guilt by making thoughts more manageable.Another common method centres on improving communication and relationship patterns. Sessions involve role practice, clear feedback, and strategies for setting boundaries or having difficult conversations, which can help with relationship strain, jealousy, and codependency issues.
Choosing which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be changed as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving, medical appointments, or work breaks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when full sessions are difficult, or let someone avoid travel on days with low energy. Licensed professionals can discuss practical scheduling and format details during the initial matching and intake steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem problems, and also addresses guilt and shame and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on understanding patterns, improving communication, and building manageable skills for daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices with a Maryland-based client focus.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.