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Jessica Hanson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jessica. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Wisconsin and California

Recent reviews

Jessica is very helpful, more so than of my past therapists. She takes the time to listen. She makes helpful suggestions. She incorporates my spiritual beliefs into those suggestions.

Reviewed April 2024

Absolutely the best therapist I've had over my many years of therapy! Wonderfully understanding, skilled in many kinds of therapy and knowledgeable about many tactics. Tailors each visit for my needs and finds analogies and ways of understanding that fit me personally! No cookie cutter responses, truly understanding and personalized care.

Reviewed April 2024

More about Jessica

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in a strength based approach to personal healing and growth. As a therapist, I respect the opportunity to work with individuals and families struggling with grief and loss by providing a safe place to share, learn and heal.

I foster empathy and acceptance as patients and families address life changing diagnoses and care needs. With over ten years of experience providing support to individuals and caregivers struggling with dementia and mood related issues, I utilize an integrated approach including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychotherapy. I seek to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and tools they need to promote dignity and wellness.

Finally, my background in grief and loss counseling has also prepared me to address the unrecognized and often untreated issues associated with pet loss, specifically the complicated and overwhelming emotions associated with chronic and terminal care of a pet, related end of life issues, and the emotionally challenging process of pet surrender.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Your insight and willingness to seek support is the first step toward healing and growth. I wish you the best on your journey!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Divorce and separation Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jessica Hanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346903895.

  • LCSW · Wisconsin · 6980-123 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · California · 121562 · Expires March 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Jessica Hanson

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

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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Jessica is very helpful, more so than of my past therapists. She takes the time to listen. She makes helpful suggestions. She incorporates my spiritual beliefs into those suggestions.

Reviewed April 2024

Absolutely the best therapist I've had over my many years of therapy! Wonderfully understanding, skilled in many kinds of therapy and knowledgeable about many tactics. Tailors each visit for my needs and finds analogies and ways of understanding that fit me personally! No cookie cutter responses, truly understanding and personalized care.

Reviewed April 2024

Jessica has been a true blessing. She has been so helpful in this rollercoaster life have brought me. She truly listens to understand my concerns and then gives advice in a realistic way that sets you up for success. I cannot say enough good things about our time together so far. This is the first time in my life that I have actually made progress through therapy and it’s all thanks to her taking the time out to understand, listen and talk to me as a real person. She is just great!

Reviewed December 2022

Jessica is great! She has helped me walk through some of my struggles and is able to find homework for me to do to go along with what’s happening at the time

Reviewed December 2021

She's always finding new ways that work for me to solve my anxiety, insecurities, relationship etc. I truly trust and appreciate her help.

Reviewed December 2023

Jessica has become a vital part of my journey to better mental health. She is an amazing listener and has the ability to dig deep into my issues and find the core of where I need to apply my energy. She has provided life changing resources and tools for coping and has helped me learn how to set boundaries and expectations. This therapy has been life changing and I highly recommend Jessica!

Reviewed November 2023

Jessica is an amazing therapist. She listens to my concerns and lets us focus on what im feeling is most important at that moment. She’s always respectful in the way she communicates her thoughts and responds to me way faster and more frequently than I initially expected when I signed up for better help. I would absolutely recommend Jessica and better help to friends and family.

Reviewed July 2023

Awesome therapist - knowledgable, helpful, prayerful, kind and friendly

Reviewed June 2023

Jessica has provided me life-changing tools to implement in my everyday life to deal with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She listens carefully, asks clarifying questions, and gets down to the root of the issue. I never leave a session without learning something new about myself and see the positive outlook on my journey. She has changed my life and her guidance allows me cope with my day-to-day struggles.

Reviewed May 2023

She is so very patient, understanding, good listener, not judging, gives great feedback. Can't say enough, she truly is amazing at her job!!

Reviewed January 2023

I am new to therapy and was uncomfortable with the idea but decided to just jump in. Jessica has made it a delightful experience and has been incredibly helpful. She’s also made me feel comfortable to be open and she tries to personally get to know me rather than solely doing her job. I truly feel like I’m listed to and supported.

Reviewed January 2023

Jessica is a great listener and I really appreciate the strategies she gives me before the next session,. They are very helpful. She also finds ways to make me laugh even though my situation is not a laughing matter. She just knows how to ease the tension.

Reviewed December 2022

Amazing at understanding my issues and giving me tools after two sessions to be a better communicator and work through taking care of me!

Reviewed December 2022

Jessica is very friendly, easy to talk too, and seems to know what to do to help. I am pleased so far how things are going.

Reviewed November 2022

I'm loving the connection I have with Jessica Hanson. She really understands what I'm saying even when I don't say it clearly. Insanely kind person who truly wants to help.

Reviewed November 2022

Jessica has provided a lot for f good tools to use as I am navigating this chapter of my life she is very kind and understanding

Reviewed November 2022

Jessica keeps it real in a professional way, which I respond to really well. She listens to my concerns and focuses on whatever I want to focus on that day. She responds to messages in a timely fashion and always makes me feel heard. She offers great therapeutic advice and is all around a great sounding board and therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Jessica has been very helpful. She listens to my concerns and works through them with me. She offers a variety of tools and revisits them when needed. I enjoy working with her!

Reviewed November 2022

Jessica has been so helpful and caring, all while remaining professional and providing real tools for solving real life problems. I've never done therapy for this long - it's given me the stable footing that I needed in my life. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Jessica is such a well-rounded professional. She lets the client share their wants and needs with therapy and formulates and approach from there. She offers a variety of strategies to help me work through challenges. Per my request, Jessica gives me short and simple “homework” activities (that are optional) that help me remain accountable between sessions and help me to reflect on what we discussed. She is upbeat, empathetic, and validating. I am so glad I was connected with her and within 2 sessions, she has helped me work through more than she knows! I would highly recommend Jessica. Thank you for what you do!

Reviewed July 2022

Jessica is very positive and encouraging to me during very challenging moments.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s great

Reviewed April 2022

After learning that local therapists were scheduling six or more months out, I reluctantly turned to betterhelp. I was matched with Jessica right away and we met that same week. She has been such a gift to my journey. She helped me climb out of a very dark space and once I was more healthy, helped me work toward other professional and personal goals. She is well-trained in both mental health and leadership coaching. Awesome presence. Amazing, deep knowledge. She is the best of the best.

Reviewed March 2022

Jessica has been SO helpful to me. She is exceedingly patient and kind. I started out wanting to work on my romantic relationships with her and have ended up working on so many other aspects of my life by extension - career, family, etc. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed March 2022

Jessica takes time to address and correct thinking while covering several topics each session. I appreciate her forward thinking approach and focus on strengths and activities to do between sessions. She is down to earth and straight forward, while taking time to identify and connect with you.

Reviewed February 2022

Working with Jessica has been awesome so far! She has validated my feelings every step of the way, finds ways to point out my strengths, and then use them to address any concerns I have.

Reviewed January 2022

I have only been working with Jessica for 2 weeks and I am already learning a lot. She is a great listener and our sessions have been very productive. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for help. I am excited to continue working with her and changing myself for the better.

Reviewed January 2022

I sought out BetterHelp because I felt stuck. I chose Jessica specifically because of her work related to grief over dogs. My issue was not dog grief (though some of it might be) but I thought someone that empathetic would be a good person to have in my corner. I have had just two sessions but I already feel more in control of my life and future. In my first session alone, I felt a heavy load lift from my shoulders for all the insight. Jessica is a wonderful listener and provides intuitive, practical tools for navigating relationships and the future.

Reviewed January 2022

In the short time I have met with Jessica, I am blown away at how easy it is to talk to her, how understanding she is and how much I have gotten out of our sessions! She is wonderful!!!

Reviewed December 2021

Jessica is a great listener and really asks probing questions to understand your situation and works out solutions tailored just for you

Reviewed December 2021

She responds and is supportive between sessions which I greatly appreciate.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jessica Hanson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jessica 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 Jessica Hanson speak?

Jessica Hanson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jessica Hanson have?

Jessica Hanson has 10 years of experience.

Where is Jessica Hanson licensed to practice?

Jessica Hanson is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and California.

Does Jessica Hanson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jessica 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 Jessica Hanson offer?

Jessica Hanson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jessica Hanson?

Jessica 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 Jessica 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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