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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 listens so well and empathizes but is prepared to point out where I need to work. She gives me insight into situations and helps me think of ways to navigate and cope. In just a couple months I have made tremendous progress. I am happier than I have been for a very long time.

Written on Aug 06, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Brenda is an absolutely amazing therapist and I would highly recommend her! She is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable!

Written on Aug 03, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Listens and give good advice when dealing with my issues

Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She's a great person she's a great listener she give you good advice and she always ask me how I'm feeling and what I'm doing today and have our accomplished my goals she's a wonderful therapist

Written on Jul 10, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Brenda never gives up on you, your well-being and her tenacity in helping me work through difficult times, decisions and emotion, while focusing on my mental health positivity.

Written on Jun 26, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Brenda is extremely helpful and very positive and uplifting. She checks in with me if I go missing and doesn't let me just fall off the radar. I genuinely feel like she cares and that is very important. I would highly recommend Brenda to anyone needing guidance and support. I am extremely grateful that I was matched up with her.

Written on May 27, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd