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.
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Brenda is a compassionate therapist who is a great listener. She responds right away and is supportive and has been very helpful for me during a very difficult season of life. She is able to help me process things that have happened, set goals for myself, set and keep boundaries, learn strategies and new skills to improve my relationships and mental health, and improve my feelings of self worth and self confidence. She works with me in a kind and judgment-free way and I really appreciate all of her support and care.
Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Brenda, is extremely attentive and has greatly helped me on my journey to being healthy and productive. Brenda is compassionate and has great communication skills and aligns with my desire to grow as an individual.
Written on Apr 29, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 9 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Brenda has been super helpful for me through difficult times. She is super positive and really seems to care. She listens to me and provides excellent feedback. I always feel better after our sessions and feel I’ve made some great progress. I’ve had other therapists on here and she has been the best for me.
Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Brenda is truly remarkable. She listens, understands and provides encouraging feedback. Her kindness, compassion and understanding is simply the best.
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
My sessions with Brenda are very helpful. She is professional, encouraging, non-judgmental, and a great listener. She has a good balance of boundaries and consideration. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 15, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Guidance through difficult times is on point, and the tools she shares are extremely useful.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda has been absolutely amazing to work with. She listens and understands what I have gone through and doesn't judge me but lifts me up. I have felt a weight lifted off my shoulders since I started talking with Brenda. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Brenda has been wonderful. I feel like she asks good questions and also really hears me. She is very helpful and encouraging.
Written on Feb 04, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Brenda is very understanding and genuinely cares for me.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Brenda Hanson has been very helpful an understandy the whole time an i like the fact that she checks in on me from time to time Brenda has been a wonderful person to work with through all this i couldnt ask for a better therapist then Brenda
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties
Brenda is wonderful! I feel comfortable with her and she is always checking on me. I feel like she is always routing for me and provides me what I need to get better
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda has been more than helpful supporting me through all sort of different situations. As a mom, partner, and also just as a person trying to navigate life & the world, I’m so glad to have her in my corner.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
My therapist makes me look forward to our sessions, and makes me feel incredibly at the end of our sessions. I’ve felt a difference since being her patient :)
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Brenda has been my lifeline.
Attentive, supportive, compassionate and understanding.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Very kind and sometimes blunt but that’s why I think she is very professional she makes you feel very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very positive and easy to talk to
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I’m impressed with Brenda’s ability to truly understand what I’m trying to convey. She listens attentively without interrupting and then asks thoughtful questions that guide me toward finding the solution.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I've met with Brenda on several occasions. She has always been helpful, friendly and concerned. She helps me help myself.
Written on Sep 14, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I have been very happy with my experience and have recommended Better Help to my friends.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
While I’ve only had a few sessions with Brenda so far, I must say she is great!! She makes me feel very comfortable and she really listens well. 10/10
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
She is kind and caring. Truly listening to what I'm saying and offering advice on how to navigate issues I've struggled with for years.
Written on Aug 02, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Brenda has strong active listening skills and often picks up on the heart of the issue, addressing it gently but firmly. I feel like I can tell her anything without judgment. I look forward to growing with her.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compa
Brenda has been a great source of support. She shares ideas and strategies that can immediately be applied to my problems. I also appreciate material that I can read and she has great resources/articles to share!
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Brenda is absolutely amazing. I can’t thank her enough for the constant support she provides throughout all my seasons of life. She is very knowledgeable and does a great job gently pushing me to accept and do hard things. Above all I appreciate that Brenda prays for me and considers my religious values during our sessions.
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Brenda has been a great therapist. She always listens to me, asks me questions, and offers things for me to think about. She even messages me occasionally just to check in. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Brenda is great!
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
as someone who hates therapy, as someone who really needed help. she genuinely helped me.
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Brenda very nice
Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Brenda is wonderful. She is very understanding of the farming/rural lifestyle, and how it applies to everyday life.
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda is supportive and encouraging.
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and career difficulties
I’ve very much enjoyed the time I’ve met with and spoke to Brenda. She’s been very open and supportive.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Brenda Hanson has been amazing during my road to a better me and has no problems hearing me and also providing help for problems I have within myself and has tremendously helped me find better ways of thinking and processing my trauma!
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s a great listener and she’s very well informed and helpful
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Brenda has been great at listening, providing feedback to help me understand issues that I can work on resolving and letting me talk without judgement.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is an incredibly compassionate therapist, and I'm very grateful to be matched with her! She is extremely empathetic, non-judgemental, and compassionate person, who has my best interests at heart. Thank you Brenda for your knowledge and patience with me!
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Brenda is helping bring a light to different things i struggle with.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Brenda has helped me breakthrough what has been bothering me for years
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She listens and gives great advice on how to navigate through situations
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I like the way my therapist listened to me, understood my goals, and in multiple ways to help me.
I especially liked that my therapist was a strong Christian believer and helped pray for me during our services
I would happily recommend Brenda again and if I needed a therapist help, I would definitely ask for help again! :-)
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very understanding and knowledgeable. Appreciate her kindness and her empathic ear. Highly recommend!
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional and calming presence person who takes the right steps to get clients to be comfortable and more confident in themselves
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is the best! She’s a great listener, respectful, and holds me accountable.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Brenda helped me through one of the darkest times of my life. Her advice was great but even more important was the emotional support that she offered. I don't think I could have survived the challenges if it hadn't been for her.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She understands who I am right now when I'm having a hard time knowing me right now...
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Helped me sort all kinds of stuff. Things do get better with time.
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My therapist is wonderful. She's absolutely beautiful.
She is working with me to figure out solutions to my problems that worry me and cause me distress and gives me solid solutions and ideas to try. Her communication style is spot on with my personality. I love the sessions I have with her. I come away feeling more at ease. And able to have the stamina I need to carry on life with my kids and family, work, and life.
It's a great feeling!
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month
Over the past few weeks Brenda has gone above and beyond to assist me with my anxiety and depression. She has made sure to have me face what I am feeling and has helped me so much.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Brenda is extremely kind, respectful, and very understanding. Willing to listen continually to absorb any and all information. She has been a great help to me. I’ve never done therapy before, I highly recommend for anyone seeking out help or an ear to listen and respond with kind words and multiple perspectives.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is kind, a great listener, offers wonderful insight and possible ways to think about things in another way. I already feel like I have made great progress. I am grateful.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Brenda is a ray of sunshine! I just adore her. She has given me so many practical tools / skills to work on that are already helping me with my self-talk and views. She is genuine and you can tell she loves what she does.
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
All I can say is WOW! I wasn't sure God would answer my prayers and give me someone who would be able to walk through this very difficult season of my life, and God paired me with the person who would help rebuild my life brick by brick.
Your empathy, guidance, and unwavering support have been a beacon of hope for me during these challenging times. Each session has not only provided me with valuable tools and insights but has also given me the strength and courage to face my struggles head-on.
I don't know how long the process will take, but I'm hopeful that with the tools and support you've provided, I will come out on the other side stronger, better, and at peace with myself. I truly believe that with your help, I'm on the path to finding healing and wholeness.
Thank you, Brenda, for being such a crucial part of my journey.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
She is very respectful and responsive!
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Wonderful
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Brenda, has helped me see allot of things from a different perspective. With her guidance , I have been able to stand firm on my boundaries and speak up on certain situations . I highly recommend Brenda as your therapist
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Wonderful listener, sessions with my therapist have been so helpful.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Brenda validates me in an authentic way. I feel I can trust her expertise when I have trouble trusting myself. She is both wise and gentle in approach. It was important for me to have a therapist with real world experience and not just education credentials. Brenda meets the bill. I can honestly say that I have been better for the wear making it through challenging life transitions. …holidays….children getting older…and touched but didn’t dwell on the past.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is awesome. I was really nervous about starting an online therapy. Wondering how it would work, would we click. From the first meeting we did. She listens, has helpful information. It has worked out well for me.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda is very gifted. God has placed her in this career and she is fabulous at it. She’s calm. She smiles her beautiful smile and she encourages you gently so you will go in the direction you need to to make your life better and I my husband to be both have enjoyed Brenda and will continue to use her for a long time periodically after we get settled. She’s a true blessing.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Brenda is wonderful. She listens and gives good insight and advice.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very supportive and always there to make sure you are doing okay
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda is very open and welcoming. I am new to therapy and feared speaking about my anxiety with someone I didn't know, but Brenda provides comfort with her knowledge and directions. Each time I let Brenda know i'm struggling, she provides multiple options and strategies to cope with my anxiety.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She validates your feelings, listens, understands, and provides so much comfort.
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
A wonderful and very gentle type therapist. tactful, competent, and checks in on me enough to keep me accountable.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Brenda was full of compassion and yet provided opportunity for me for accountability.
Written on Oct 15, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Brenda is very wise, compassionate and understanding. She has does an excellent job getting me through tough times and would recommend her to those who need help with relationship struggles.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Brenda is very calming & helpful when I’m panicked. She is very helpful.
Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Brenda is very knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. I felt comfortable talking and sharing personal struggles with her. I highly recommend her expertise.
Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is wonderful! She is supportive and kind. I appreciate her attention on me as an outside observer, which helps me to feel validated and safe, and most importantly, not crazy! Lol I highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Brenda has been terrific in listening to me with empathy and understanding and in helping me find different ways to cope with the problems going on and how best to grow from the experience. I would highly recommend Brenda!
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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