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Eileen Bauer

Eileen Bauer

LCSW

Therapist · Arizona · 8+ years of experience

Compassionate help for anger and relationship strain

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  • Focused on relationships
  • Practical emotion skills
  • Eight years experience

About Eileen

Eileen Bauer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. She works with concerns like self‑esteem, intimacy, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Her approach aims to help people find balance and clearer direction when life feels off course.

She listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and on small, concrete steps to change them. Eileen combines practical skills with deeper reflection so people can feel steadier day to day.

Her work draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and dialectical strategies to manage intense emotions. Emotionally focused and existential perspectives help people clarify values and build more meaningful connections.

People often come for help after a big life event, during a period of loss, or when anger and anxiety feel hard to manage. Eileen aims to create a calm space to talk through hard moments and to try new ways of responding. She encourages realistic goals and practical tools that fit into busy lives.

Eileen holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and has eight years of clinical experience. She practices in Arizona and conducts sessions in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Arizona

Languages

English

How specific therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment‑Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings and aims to build steadier ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with skills for emotion control, then shifting to deeper attachment or existential themes as trust grows.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when life is hectic. It also lets people practice new skills between sessions in the settings where problems occur. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions when the format fits a person's needs and routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LCSW · No. CW022165
License (Arizona)
LCSW · No. LCSW-20860
NPI
1194332940

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with anger, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction issues, and related concerns like self‑esteem and intimacy.

What is her therapy style?

Her style blends listening with practical skill teaching. She helps people identify unhelpful patterns and practice small changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing mood, relationship, and trauma‑related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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