- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
About Tony
Tony Hansen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also lists social anxiety among his focus areas and supports clients facing identity-related issues and life transitions.
Tony uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens, reflects what he hears, and helps clients try specific strategies in the weeks between meetings. Sessions often focus on small steps that feel doable rather than large, abstract plans.
He draws on several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, and client-centered conversation. These tools are used to build coping skills for sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and substance use struggles. He also integrates dialectical behavior ideas when emotional regulation and impulse control are central concerns.
Tony works with a wide range of topics such as grief, career changes, communication problems, blended family issues, and chronic illness. He lists additional focuses like gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, first responder issues, and intellectual disability, and frames treatment around practical problem solving and clearer day-to-day routines.
People who choose to work with him usually get straightforward suggestions to practice between sessions. He invites questions about how a particular approach will fit the person’s life and preferences before moving forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that line up with their values. It is often used when someone wants to reduce avoidance and engage in meaningful activities despite anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That may mean trying a focused CBT exercise for a few sessions or using ACT ideas alongside client-centered conversation to explore values and next steps.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy can work around work or caregiving schedules. Therapists can also adapt homework and practice exercises for remote work so skills get used between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tony help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes, among others.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on clear strategies to try between meetings and step-by-step progress rather than abstract plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working as a clinician in Washington.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are in use.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.