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Brenda Hanson, LSCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Brenda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Brenda. View 39 reviews
Great news, Brenda is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kansas

Recent reviews

Brenda is an incredibly compassionate therapist, and I'm very grateful to be matched with her! She is extremely empathetic, non-judgemental, and compassionate person, who has my best interests at heart. Thank you Brenda for your knowledge and patience with me!

Reviewed December 2024

Brenda is helping bring a light to different things i struggle with.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Brenda

  • 41 years' experience
  • Female
  • LSCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas with over 35 years in the field. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, career difficulties, addictions & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Relationship issues Grief Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Forgiveness Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Brenda Hanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346946662.

  • LSCSW · Kansas · LSCSW 1607 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Brenda Hanson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

39 reviews

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Brenda is an incredibly compassionate therapist, and I'm very grateful to be matched with her! She is extremely empathetic, non-judgemental, and compassionate person, who has my best interests at heart. Thank you Brenda for your knowledge and patience with me!

Reviewed December 2024

Brenda is helping bring a light to different things i struggle with.

Reviewed December 2024

Brenda has helped me breakthrough what has been bothering me for years

Reviewed December 2024

She listens and gives great advice on how to navigate through situations

Reviewed December 2024

I like the way my therapist listened to me, understood my goals, and in multiple ways to help me. I especially liked that my therapist was a strong Christian believer and helped pray for me during our services I would happily recommend Brenda again and if I needed a therapist help, I would definitely ask for help again! :-)

Reviewed November 2024

Very understanding and knowledgeable. Appreciate her kindness and her empathic ear. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2024

Very professional and calming presence person who takes the right steps to get clients to be comfortable and more confident in themselves

Reviewed November 2024

Brenda is the best! She’s a great listener, respectful, and holds me accountable.

Reviewed November 2024

Brenda helped me through one of the darkest times of my life. Her advice was great but even more important was the emotional support that she offered. I don't think I could have survived the challenges if it hadn't been for her.

Reviewed November 2024

She is nice I enjoyed working with her she is very understanding I like the fact that she checked up on me we I haven't talk to her in awhile

Reviewed September 2024

Brenda is a good listener and gives feedback when appropriate. She's kind and con siderate and helpful. I feel very connected with her.

Reviewed August 2024

Brenda really listens to the issues I have and helps me by giving support to my ideas and feelings. Validating my feelings as real.

Reviewed August 2024

She understands who I am right now when I'm having a hard time knowing me right now...

Reviewed August 2024

Helped me sort all kinds of stuff. Things do get better with time.

Reviewed July 2024

My therapist is wonderful. She's absolutely beautiful. She is working with me to figure out solutions to my problems that worry me and cause me distress and gives me solid solutions and ideas to try. Her communication style is spot on with my personality. I love the sessions I have with her. I come away feeling more at ease. And able to have the stamina I need to carry on life with my kids and family, work, and life. It's a great feeling!

Reviewed July 2024

Over the past few weeks Brenda has gone above and beyond to assist me with my anxiety and depression. She has made sure to have me face what I am feeling and has helped me so much.

Reviewed July 2024

Brenda is extremely kind, respectful, and very understanding. Willing to listen continually to absorb any and all information. She has been a great help to me. I’ve never done therapy before, I highly recommend for anyone seeking out help or an ear to listen and respond with kind words and multiple perspectives.

Reviewed July 2024

Brenda is kind, a great listener, offers wonderful insight and possible ways to think about things in another way. I already feel like I have made great progress. I am grateful.

Reviewed June 2024

Brenda is a ray of sunshine! I just adore her. She has given me so many practical tools / skills to work on that are already helping me with my self-talk and views. She is genuine and you can tell she loves what she does.

Reviewed June 2024

All I can say is WOW! I wasn't sure God would answer my prayers and give me someone who would be able to walk through this very difficult season of my life, and God paired me with the person who would help rebuild my life brick by brick. Your empathy, guidance, and unwavering support have been a beacon of hope for me during these challenging times. Each session has not only provided me with valuable tools and insights but has also given me the strength and courage to face my struggles head-on. I don't know how long the process will take, but I'm hopeful that with the tools and support you've provided, I will come out on the other side stronger, better, and at peace with myself. I truly believe that with your help, I'm on the path to finding healing and wholeness. Thank you, Brenda, for being such a crucial part of my journey.

Reviewed May 2024

She is very respectful and responsive!

Reviewed May 2024

Wonderful

Reviewed May 2024

Brenda, has helped me see allot of things from a different perspective. With her guidance , I have been able to stand firm on my boundaries and speak up on certain situations . I highly recommend Brenda as your therapist

Reviewed April 2024

Wonderful listener, sessions with my therapist have been so helpful.

Reviewed April 2024

Brenda validates me in an authentic way. I feel I can trust her expertise when I have trouble trusting myself. She is both wise and gentle in approach. It was important for me to have a therapist with real world experience and not just education credentials. Brenda meets the bill. I can honestly say that I have been better for the wear making it through challenging life transitions. …holidays….children getting older…and touched but didn’t dwell on the past.

Reviewed April 2024

Brenda is awesome. I was really nervous about starting an online therapy. Wondering how it would work, would we click. From the first meeting we did. She listens, has helpful information. It has worked out well for me.

Reviewed April 2024

Brenda is very gifted. God has placed her in this career and she is fabulous at it. She’s calm. She smiles her beautiful smile and she encourages you gently so you will go in the direction you need to to make your life better and I my husband to be both have enjoyed Brenda and will continue to use her for a long time periodically after we get settled. She’s a true blessing.

Reviewed March 2024

Brenda is wonderful. She listens and gives good insight and advice.

Reviewed February 2024

Very supportive and always there to make sure you are doing okay

Reviewed January 2024

Brenda is very open and welcoming. I am new to therapy and feared speaking about my anxiety with someone I didn't know, but Brenda provides comfort with her knowledge and directions. Each time I let Brenda know i'm struggling, she provides multiple options and strategies to cope with my anxiety.

Reviewed January 2024

She validates your feelings, listens, understands, and provides so much comfort.

Reviewed January 2024

A wonderful and very gentle type therapist. tactful, competent, and checks in on me enough to keep me accountable.

Reviewed November 2023

Brenda was full of compassion and yet provided opportunity for me for accountability.

Reviewed November 2023

Brenda is very wise, compassionate and understanding. She has does an excellent job getting me through tough times and would recommend her to those who need help with relationship struggles.

Reviewed September 2023

Brenda is very calming & helpful when I’m panicked. She is very helpful.

Reviewed July 2023

Brenda is very knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. I felt comfortable talking and sharing personal struggles with her. I highly recommend her expertise.

Reviewed July 2023

Brenda is wonderful! She is supportive and kind. I appreciate her attention on me as an outside observer, which helps me to feel validated and safe, and most importantly, not crazy! Lol I highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2023

Brenda has been terrific in listening to me with empathy and understanding and in helping me find different ways to cope with the problems going on and how best to grow from the experience. I would highly recommend Brenda!

Reviewed June 2023

Ms. Brenda is very kind and listens to me. I've expressed some things that are very personal to me that im afraid of being invalidated for and she listens non-judgmentally and helps to provide practical ideas to help resolve my issues. She also allows me the space to solve issues on my own and encourages me to keep going towards my goal. I highly recommend her! ❤️

Reviewed March 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brenda Hanson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Brenda Hanson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Brenda Hanson speak?

Brenda Hanson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Brenda Hanson have?

Brenda Hanson has 41 years of experience.

Where is Brenda Hanson licensed to practice?

Brenda Hanson is licensed to practice in Kansas.

Does Brenda Hanson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Brenda Hanson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Brenda Hanson offer?

Brenda Hanson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Brenda Hanson?

Brenda Hanson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Brenda Hanson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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