Therapist profile
Jessica Hanson, LCSW
LCSW supporting adults with family and parenting concerns
Continue with JessicaAbout
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
- CBT and ACT
About Jessica
Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 10 years of experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on skills you can use right away. Jessica blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based work and attachment-informed thinking. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior concepts when those tools fit a person's needs.
Jessica has worked extensively with people facing life-changing diagnoses and caregiving roles. That background includes supporting caregivers dealing with dementia-related stress and mood concerns. She helps people talk through care decisions, set boundaries, and find ways to reduce emotional overload while preserving dignity.
Grief work is a significant part of her practice. She addresses common and often overlooked losses, including pet loss tied to chronic or terminal care and the hard decisions around surrender. Sessions cover the practical and emotional steps that follow those losses.
People who choose Jessica can expect clear explanations of methods and small, achievable goals between visits. She supports learning tools for communication, emotion regulation, and coping with change. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site process for matching and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How Jessica uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small behavior changes that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by focusing on actions rather than ruminating thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. It can be useful when someone wants to improve closeness, manage relationship-triggered stress, or understand family of origin patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative and can change as you and she learn what helps most in sessions.
The practical benefits of remote sessions are about fitting therapy into everyday life. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, medical appointments, or caregiving duties. Others prefer shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible, or to avoid needing to be on camera for the whole time. Jessica can work with you to set realistic goals and make sessions fit your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She helps adults navigate family conflict, parenting strain, family of origin issues, and caregiving stress. Specific topics include communication problems, boundary setting, and divorce or separation impacts.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and skill-focused with clear explanations. Jessica draws on CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, client-centered techniques, and DBT skills when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and caregivers on mood, grief, and caregiving challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. Practice location is listed as Wisconsin.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify which formats are used.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the local rate applied to sessions.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the scheduling tool.
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