Hannah Thayer, LPCC

Hannah Thayer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with five years of practice in California. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns. Hannah focuses on helping each person take the first step toward feeling more motivated and fulfilled.

Her sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental. She encourages people to talk about their thoughts and feelings in plain language. That helps her tailor simple, practical steps that fit everyday life.

Hannah uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies. She also draws on client-centered principles that keep the person’s goals at the center of work together. These methods are used to address symptoms and build skills for long-term change.

In session she often practices mindfulness and teaches grounding skills people can use between meetings. She can also introduce tools from dialectical behavior work to manage strong emotions and improve communication.

People who come to her often want help coping with life changes, improving relationships, reducing social anxiety, or handling obsessive thoughts. Hannah also supports those working on body image, self-love, and quitting smoking or vaping. Her focus is on clear, doable steps that fit a person’s daily routine.

To begin, she asks straightforward questions about what matters most to the client. From there she and the client build a plan that balances short-term relief and longer-term growth.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Hannah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is useful for practical problems like social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and managing stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she uses to help people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings remain. ACT is helpful for life changes, motivation, and building self-acceptance. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead so goals stay relevant and realistic.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Hannah will discuss options and help decide what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful when face-to-face interaction helps build rapport, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or shorter exchanges during a busy week. These different formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while still accessing consistent support.