Tony Hansen, LMHC

Tony Hansen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. He creates a compassionate, inclusive space for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. Tony focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and existential ideas. In sessions he helps people notice what matters to them, challenge unhelpful thinking, and build small habits that add up. Tony also addresses issues like workplace stress, identity exploration, communication problems, and grief. He supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy questions, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include chronic illness or pain, substance use concerns, blended-family dynamics, and first responder challenges. His work aims to be straightforward and practical. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, tools for coping, and attention to individual strengths. Tony emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients should be aware sessions follow the therapist's stated processes and scheduling. To start, use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small action toward them while learning ways to accept difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, mood problems, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can make their own changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily routine. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is needed, and phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Licensed professionals aim to help clients translate therapeutic skills into real-life settings so progress continues between sessions.