Jessica Hanson, LCSW

Licensed in Wisconsin · 10 years in practice

Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin: 6980-123 · expires February 2027
LCSW, California: 121562 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1346903895 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Jessica

Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, caregiver strain, ADHD, sleep problems, and life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth.

Sessions focus on real needs and clear next steps. Hanson draws on a decade of clinical experience working with adults and caregivers in Wisconsin. She uses straightforward methods like cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

She pairs that with client-centered listening to help people feel heard and understood. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and family of origin issues. Those concepts help people notice how early connections influence current reactions.

When grief or loss is present, Hanson offers space to name complicated emotions and to plan manageable ways forward. Her background includes supporting caregivers dealing with dementia and chronic illness, and helping people through major health and life transitions. That experience informs how she balances coping skills with emotional processing.

Hanson also addresses niche losses such as pet loss and the strain of long-term caregiving. Sessions aim to teach concrete skills while making room for grief and reflection. She encourages practical strategies for self-care, communication, and problem solving.

People who want a collaborative, skills-focused therapist often find this style helpful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Approaches Jessica names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, sleep issues, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and family of origin dynamics to improve communication and emotional responses, which can help with relationship and parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She often blends approaches so sessions focus on what helps most in day-to-day life while also addressing deeper patterns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel similar to in-person sessions, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and empathetic, mixing listening with clear tools and homework to help people make changes between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults and caregivers, including support around dementia and mood-related issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Wisconsin with licensure noted as WI LCSW and CA LCSW.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

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