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Patricia Hanson, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My style is eclectic. I incorporate multiple theories and models into our work together. I have completed training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Attachment theory. I'm well-read, so I use other approaches in my work too, and like all counselors, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I can take a spiritual approach to our work when requested. I will incorporate nutrition and exercise into conversations as well when asked. My style is straight-forward and direct. I see our relationship as a partnership in a collaborative process. You know you, I know psychology. We work together to figure out what you might address to improve your life. My focus is on your strengths, and I work to empower you to see things differently to feel better.

I enjoy helping people with anxiety and depression. I work well with overachievers, intellectuals, and high-functioning or over-functioning individuals to help them find balance in their life overall. I understand addiction and how to support family members of a person with an addiction. I enjoy working with couples. I have completed the Gottman phase 1 training for Marriage Counseling. I like working with children and teens. I have experience working with schizophrenia, OCD, Selective Mutism, Hoarding, Bipolar, and chronic mental health diagnosis. I'm skilled in Parenting Concerns. I've worked as a mobile therapist with children and teens; I have experience supporting autism in male and female clients. I've also worked with children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and ADD, and ADHD. I've also worked in crisis and inpatient mental health, but I think that online therapy is not for those who are in crisis.

I'm skilled and knowledgeable about supporting seniors, the disabled, and children with special needs. I own a small business that supports this population, www.ikorofwpa.com. I'm well versed in how to best support these areas. I understand caregiving and how hard it is to provide care can be. I know public programs for care, and I am considered an expert in care-related areas. I'm well versed in Alzheimer's and Dementia, and chronic health concerns.

I attended Carlow University and earned a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling after working in sales and marketing after 25 years in business. I'm well versed in career-related concerns and career transitions.

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC011119

Reviews

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Best therapist I've ever had.

Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 years and 5 months

I have experienced a journey and growth I will forever be thankful for. The work I put in enhances this but I know I could not have done this alone.

Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fa

Pat really listens to me patiently. It feels like i am talking to a friend. Her guidance has always helped me and motivates me. Thank you for helping me

Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is very understanding so thankful I found her as a Therapist.

Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very helpful and I always feel better after talking with her

Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 5 months

She is very easy to communicate with and felt comfortable with her immediately

Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes