Meet Hannah
Hi, I’m Hannah. What drew me to becoming a counselor was the hope of creating for others what I once went searching for myself: a space to feel truly seen. I believe in the power of having a place where you can bring all parts of yourself – especially the parts you’ve learned to hide or haven’t had the space to speak out loud. Being able to share those pieces, maybe for the first time, is where healing begins.
I work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework, and my role is to help you explore what you want your life to look like, and what needs to shift – internally or externally – to get there. Above all, my hope is that therapy with me feels like a place where you can show up fully as yourself.
Processing Trauma
I’m passionate about working with individuals who have experienced a wide range of traumatic experiences, and I hold specialized training and experience in supporting survivors of sexual trauma.
I’m trained in EMDR, which I find especially helpful for clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or trapped in old patterns that no longer serve them. It’s one thing to logically tell yourself, ‘what happened wasn’t my fault’ or ‘I am safe now’ – and an entirely different journey to help your body believe that the threat has passed.
Deconstructing Shame, Discovering Identity
I specialize in helping clients navigate shame and identity challenges with compassion and curiosity. My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental space to explore the stories and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself. Together, we’ll work on uncovering the roots of shame, building self-compassion, and encouraging a more authentic sense of self.
Anxiety
Anxiety often feels like you’re bracing for something you can’t quite name. You might feel restless, hyperaware, overwhelmed, or like you’re always trying to stay one step ahead of disaster.
In our work, we’ll slow things down and get curious – not critical. Instead of fighting your anxiety, we’ll explore what it’s trying to signal, protect, or prepare you for. I’ll help you develop grounding strategies and ways of relating to your anxiety that actually fit your life and values, so you can feel more settled and connected in the present.
When working with me, you can expect to enter a space where you don’t need to have it all together. We’ll celebrate your successes, and I’ll be there to sit with you during the heavy moments. I’m not here to ‘fix’ you, but I am here to help you dig deeper and start connecting the dots in your life. Typically, this will include a healthy dose of sarcasm, practical skills, humor, warmth, and empathy. My goal is to help you find what works best for you while we move at a pace that feels right.
Hannah Outside of the Therapy Room:
Outside of sessions, you can find me planning where to travel next, thrifting, spending time with my dogs, or playing Stardew Valley on my Switch. I can’t go a day without a little sweet treat and love to (attempt to) romanticize my life in any way possible.
‘I know, you never intended to be in this world. But you’re in it all the same.
So why not get started immediately. I mean, belonging to it.
There is so much to admire, to weep over.
And to write music or poems about.’
– Mary Oliver
