Tony Hansen, LMHC

Tony Hansen is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels hard and find practical ways forward.

Tony uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and build new skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his toolbox for changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to match the work to each person's needs.

Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. That can mean learning skills for emotion regulation, practicing communication patterns, or making step-by-step plans to manage cravings and addictive behaviors. He pays attention to how past wounds affect present choices and works to strengthen everyday coping skills.

Tony helps people confront issues like relationship strain, grief, self-esteem problems, body image concerns, chronic illness, and career stress. He also addresses more specific struggles such as impulsivity, forgiveness, and identity exploration. Every plan is adjusted to the client's situation and pace.

Based in Washington, Tony offers therapy that combines practical skill building with respect for each person's values and goals. He aims to help people regain a sense of control, clearer direction, and more satisfying connections in their lives.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Tony commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that can be reviewed during sessions to track progress.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings arise. ACT supports people working through grief, identity questions, and life transitions by teaching mindfulness and value-driven steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tony discusses goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide which methods fit best, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face interaction and skill practice, phone can be easier when video is not needed, live chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging works for ongoing brief support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different formats to see what helps most.