Audrey Hajek, LCSW

Audrey Hajek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also gives attention to concerns related to self-harm. Audrey approaches work with respect for each person’s experience and strengths.

She centers sessions on the client’s own story. Audrey uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns and build new coping skills. She combines that with a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person’s goals and pace.

For people who have lived through traumatic events, she uses trauma-focused techniques to reduce symptoms and reclaim daily functioning. Those methods are applied in simple, step-by-step ways so tasks feel manageable. Sessions balance skill-building with space to process difficult memories.

Audrey emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set clear goals and tracks progress together. Expect short-term skill work alongside conversations about what matters most to you.

Her background includes four years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns. She is licensed in Virginia as an LCSW. Conversations are held in English and tailored to each person’s needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Audrey draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises and step-by-step skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses trauma-focused therapy to address the impact of past harm. This approach breaks down overwhelming memories into manageable steps and focuses on restoring day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level, adjusting pace and techniques as needed. Together they decide which tools to try first and review how things are going over time.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and skills practice, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins or written exercises between sessions. These options make care more flexible and help people keep therapy consistent around busy lives.