Brenda Hanson, LSCSW, LISW - Therapist in Kansas

Anxiety and stress
Trauma and grief
CBT and ACT approaches

About Brenda

Brenda Hanson is an LSCSW in Kansas and an LISW with 41 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, and related life changes. Brenda also supports those dealing with ADHD, parenting strain, career questions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Her sessions are practical and talk-focused. She listens for what feels most difficult and then uses approaches that match each person's needs. Conversations often include skills for managing overwhelming feelings, steps for clearer communication, and ways to rebuild everyday routines.

Brenda draws from well-established methods such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment strategies, and attachment-informed ideas. She also uses client-centered ways to keep the work grounded in what the person says matters most. This mix is aimed at helping people reduce avoidance, notice unhelpful thinking, and practice different behaviors between sessions.

Across her long career she has supported people through losses, chronic health challenges, caregiving stress, and complicated family situations. She often focuses on restoring a sense of control, improving sleep and eating patterns, and addressing addictive behaviors when they appear. Sessions can include direct skill teaching and steady conversational reflection.

Brenda practices in Kansas and conducts work in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and practical details through the booking steps provided on the site.

How her approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that matter despite uncomfortable feelings. It can help when avoidance or worry limits everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior cycles, teaching practical strategies to reduce anxious or unhelpful reactions. It is often used for anxiety, sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships influence current closeness and trust and can help with relationship, intimacy, and abandonment issues.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Brenda will review what you bring, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen to match needs and preferences.

Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the profile does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue care while managing health, caregiving, or work commitments. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and how the subscription and cancelation details apply to online appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

41+ years

Listed in

Kansas, Iowa

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and skills-based, drawing on client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and acceptance-oriented techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How long has she worked in this field?

She has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds KS LSCSW and IA LISW credentials and practices in Kansas.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.