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Brenda Hanson, LSCSW, LISW

Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Career difficulties Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Kansas with over four decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship dynamics.

I have extensive expertise in addressing women's issues, life purpose exploration, communication challenges, and emotional healing. My therapeutic style emphasizes self-love, personal growth, and empowering individuals to develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, workplace stress, or midlife transitions, I provide a supportive and understanding environment.

My practice welcomes diverse clients across different ages and backgrounds. I'm committed to walking alongside you as you work through difficult emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful personal transformation.

Professional experience

41 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Career difficulties Depression

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: 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

Services offered

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License information

KS LSCSW LSCSW 1607

IA LISW 135454

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brenda Hanson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Brenda is very wise. She is a good listener and remembers details of what I have previously shared which makes me feel heard and valued.

Written on Nov 04, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

She’s very kind and understanding

Written on Oct 15, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Brenda is such a wonderful therapist! She has helped me through a difficult time in my marriage and I am very thankful for her. She truly has a compassionate heart and is very dedicated to her clients. I cannot thank her enough for helping me through such a terrible time in my marriage while also helping me grow and become a stronger “me”

Written on Oct 09, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Brenda is an excellent listener and gives positive feedback and encouragement! She reminds me of the power I have available to seek help from God through prayer and gives me hope for improving how I handle my struggle with anxiety! My conversations with Brenda have felt helpful and makes my day better when I have had a session with her!

Written on Sep 28, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brenda is very attentive to my needs and approaches my therapy with great passion and support. I am very thankful to have her as a part of my mental wellbeing!

Written on Sep 17, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Brenda has been very responsive, checking on me, sending resources to read to help me stay goal oriented. I feel like we’re starting to do real work, not just talk.

Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd