Jessica Hanson, LCSW

Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and changes in life. She has ten years of experience supporting those who feel overwhelmed by caregiving, mood concerns, or difficult transitions. Jessica aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

Her style is grounded and practical. She uses common-sense tools from cognitive behavioral therapies and acceptance-focused approaches. Sessions often focus on what you can try between meetings and how to build small, steady changes into daily life.

Jessica has worked extensively with caregivers and people affected by dementia and chronic illness. That background informs how she helps clients manage caregiving stress, complicated grief, and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions. She also addresses relationship issues, attachment concerns, and challenges like ADHD or compassion fatigue.

She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to suit different needs. Jessica prefers collaborative work that matches tools to a person's values and goals, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who come to Jessica often want clear steps, real coping skills, and support through painful transitions. She encourages straightforward conversations about what’s working, what isn’t, and practical next steps for moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit daily life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then taking small actions that match your values. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete steps to test unhelpful thinking and build different habits. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about goals and preferences, then try methods that match your situation. If a tool isn’t working, adjustments are made together until a better fit is found.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. They also let you use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and behavioral experiments between meetings to keep progress moving.