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Audrey Hajek, LCSW

Compassionate practical support for anxiety and trauma

4 years in practice · based in Virginia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Audrey

Audrey Hajek is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related struggles. She works from a strengths-based view and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Audrey aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

She has four years of professional experience and practices in Virginia as an LCSW. Her approach centers on listening closely and building on what already works for each person.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical tools and steady support rather than quick fixes. Audrey uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space where people can speak freely and be heard. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping.

For those impacted by past harm, she draws on trauma-focused ideas to address painful memories and reduce their hold on day-to-day life. In sessions she encourages small, concrete steps that fit a person’s life and goals. She helps people break large problems into manageable tasks and track progress along the way.

Audrey emphasizes collaboration and clarity so clients know what to expect from each meeting. She offers multiple formats for contact, and she guides people through choosing approaches that match their needs. Audrey aims to support people as they regain a sense of control and move toward a more fulfilling daily life.

How her approaches work online

Audrey uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes in their daily lives. Client-centered work means she listens closely and follows each person's priorities, helping them name goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going, and testing new ways of coping to see what helps.

She also brings trauma-focused ideas when past harm affects present functioning, using careful steps to reduce the impact of painful memories and improve day-to-day coping. Figuring out which approach or mix of approaches fits best is a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans as needed so the work feels useful and doable.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face to face from wherever works best. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coping strategies, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit regular sessions into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, family struggles, and issues related to self-harm.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, along with practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in Virginia and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English

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