Brenda Hanson
Compassionate therapy for life transitions and emotional healing
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About
Brenda Hanson, LSCSW, LISW, is a licensed therapist in Kansas with 41 years of clinical experience supporting people through major life changes and emotionally difficult seasons. She takes a compassionate, whole-person approach, helping clients work through concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship stress while staying grounded in each individual’s values, strengths, and goals.
Her work often includes helping clients explore life direction and purpose, strengthen communication, and move toward emotional healing with practical coping strategies. Brenda brings particular focus to women’s issues and the pressures that can come with midlife transitions, workplace stress, and social anxiety. She aims to foster self-acceptance and personal growth, while also helping clients build skills that support steadier moods, healthier boundaries, and more satisfying connections with others.
Brenda welcomes clients from many ages and backgrounds and strives to offer steady support as they process difficult emotions, develop resilience, and make meaningful, values-aligned changes over time. As an LSCSW and LISW, she holds advanced social work licensure, reflecting professional training and state authorization to provide clinical therapy services.
Her work often includes helping clients explore life direction and purpose, strengthen communication, and move toward emotional healing with practical coping strategies. Brenda brings particular focus to women’s issues and the pressures that can come with midlife transitions, workplace stress, and social anxiety. She aims to foster self-acceptance and personal growth, while also helping clients build skills that support steadier moods, healthier boundaries, and more satisfying connections with others.
Brenda welcomes clients from many ages and backgrounds and strives to offer steady support as they process difficult emotions, develop resilience, and make meaningful, values-aligned changes over time. As an LSCSW and LISW, she holds advanced social work licensure, reflecting professional training and state authorization to provide clinical therapy services.
- Location:
- Kansas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 41
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: KS LSCSW LSCSW 1607, IA LISW 135454
- NPI Number: 1346946662
- License: LSCSW (Kansas), LISW (Iowa)
Practical therapy approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be especially useful when anxiety, stress, grief, or life transitions make it hard to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, therapist and client look for patterns that keep problems going and practice new ways of responding, which can be helpful for concerns like depression, anxiety, and day-to-day coping.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape emotional needs, trust, and connection. It can support clients who want to strengthen relationships, work through relational stress, or better understand recurring interpersonal dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brenda Hanson collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what is and is not working, and choose strategies that fit their preferences and the pace they want to set.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a format that fits real life. Sessions can take place by video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between scheduled appointments.
How much experience does Brenda Hanson have?
Brenda Hanson has 41 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.
Is Brenda Hanson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Brenda Hanson is licensed and holds the credentials LSCSW and LISW. Her license details are KS LSCSW LSCSW 1607 and IA LISW 135454.
In which languages does Brenda Hanson provide therapy?
Brenda Hanson provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Hanson located?
Brenda Hanson is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Brenda Hanson as my therapist?
You can work with Brenda Hanson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Brenda Hanson work with international clients?
No. Brenda Hanson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brenda Hanson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.