Anne Frauens, LCSW-C

Anne Frauens, LCSW-C, brings 24 years of clinical experience to her Maryland practice. She helps people coping with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Her work also addresses self-esteem, grief, and the strain that comes with caregiving and chronic illness.

Her style is grounded and compassionate. She listens for what matters most and helps people name their goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to manage everyday stressors.

Anne has particular experience supporting people through life changes. These include divorce and separation, medical challenges like cancer, and transitions that come with aging. She also works with issues such as codependency, jealousy, isolation, and feelings of emptiness.

In therapy she combines problem-focused work with attention to feelings and personal values. Conversations may include improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and coping strategies for anxiety or chronic pain. She helps clients develop skills they can use between sessions.

People seeking therapy will find a practitioner who takes a whole-person view. Anne aims to help clients discover strengths and practical ways forward. Prospective clients should review session options and scheduling details when they begin the matching process.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One approach emphasizes learning practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, including breathing, planning, and gradual exposure to feared situations. Another approach centers on improving communication and boundaries so people can handle relationship tensions and issues like jealousy more clearly.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust as progress is made. Sessions prioritize what the client wants to work on and which techniques feel most helpful in daily life.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the original biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work during health challenges or caregiving demands without changing providers. Licensed professionals can explain which session options will best support each person’s goals.