Issues Treated:
- Anxiety, Depression, Fears & Phobias, Grief, LGBTQ+/Gender Identity, Recovery Support, Relationships, School/Work Stress
Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interview (stages of change), Sand Tray, Trauma Focused CBT
Heidi Hanson
LMFT
About Me
I love everything about being a therapist. I am honored to be a part of the healing process for my clients, and to work with them as they develop self-empowerment. My career as a therapist was inspired by the experiences I had during my undergraduate program. While studying Psychology, I worked with young people at a residential treatment program; these children were challenged by trauma, rejection, abandonment, and abuse. The experience taught me how important consistency, kindness, authenticity, and unconditional, positive regard can be during collaborative treatment.
When I am not working, I can often be found outdoors. I spend as much time as I can enjoying all the elements available in my community. I love my creative process, and find it’s as much a part of my balance as meditation and rest. While I relish experiencing life with the people I love, I also make essential time each day for quiet moments in my own private space.
Education:
BA in Psychology from University of Texas at San Antonio, 1994
- MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara, 2015
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences
Training/Certifications:
Somatic Psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Languages:
- English
