Dr. Anat Anais , LCSW

Dr. Anat Anais is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She holds a master of social work and a doctorate in social work from Adelphi University, and is credentialed as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker authorized to provide clinical care in New York. Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns across diverse populations, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Grounded in a humanistic, person-centered, and strengths-oriented philosophy, she does not use a one-size-fits-all method. Instead she integrates multiple theories and practice models to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, preferences, and life context. That integrative approach allows her to address areas such as self-esteem, addictions, family and blended-family problems, grief, coping with life changes, and attachment-related concerns, among others.

Her work emphasizes collaboration, respect for individual strengths, and practical strategies to support change and resilience. Dr. Anais draws on her long experience to create individualized plans that reflect each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Anat Anais draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and coping. This approach helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment, attachment wounds, or recurring relationship difficulties by identifying and working with underlying emotional needs.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes respect for the person’s perspective and builds on existing strengths. That approach supports self-exploration, improved self-esteem, and personal growth by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.

Additionally, Dr. Anais incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - when practical, focusing on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, try different methods when needed, and shape a plan that fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to receive care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or work.