Jessica Hanson

Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience based in Wisconsin. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, depression, and life changes. She also works with people dealing with caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns around self-esteem and sleep.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Jessica uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide sessions. She focuses on clear strategies people can try between meetings and on improving everyday coping skills.

Jessica has a background supporting caregivers and people affected by dementia and mood-related issues. That experience informs how she talks through caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging concerns. She also has a documented focus on grief tied to human and pet loss, including the emotions that come with long-term or terminal care and pet surrender.

In sessions she blends evidence-informed techniques with listening and practical problem solving. Clients can expect conversations about current problems, behavior patterns, and steps to manage symptoms or move through difficult decisions. She also offers coaching-style support for people questioning what comes next in work or life.

Her practice covers a broad set of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. Jessica works in English and practices under her Wisconsin LCSW and California LCSW credentials.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that fit their values. It can help when life feels directionless or when anxiety and avoidance limit daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns and practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.

She also brings Attachment-Based Therapy ideas into work about relationship patterns and caregiver stress, which can clarify how early bonds influence current interactions and choices.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods, adjust strategies, and decide what fits the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to immediate needs like coping with grief, caregiving load, or career and life changes.

If you want to know the exact online session options, confirm current formats before booking. Sessions are arranged to fit into everyday life, with attention to scheduling that works around caregiving duties, work breaks, or other commitments rather than promising a specific delivery method.