Brenda Hanson, LSCSW, LISW

Compassionate social worker with 41 years experience

Licensed LSCSW LISW
Kansas-based therapist
Video phone and chat

About Brenda Hanson

Brenda Hanson is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 41 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds LSCSW and LISW credentials, indicating advanced clinical social work licensure and training. Her approach blends compassion with a holistic focus, helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma and grief while addressing relationship dynamics and career concerns.

She has significant experience with women's issues, life purpose exploration, communication challenges, and emotional healing, and emphasizes self-love, personal growth, and the development of healthier coping strategies. Brenda works with a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other areas reflected in her specialties. She creates a supportive, understanding environment and partners with individuals to process difficult emotions, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful personal change at a pace that fits each client.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Brenda Hanson have?

Brenda Hanson has 41 years of clinical experience working with individuals across a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Brenda Hanson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LSCSW and LISW social work credentials. License details provided 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.

Does Brenda Hanson work with international clients?

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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Brenda Hanson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward what matters most - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses - it can support work on intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and to build more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brenda collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Brenda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access support from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.

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