Tony Hansen, LMHC

Tony Hansen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 12 years of experience. He creates a compassionate, inclusive space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and intimacy-related worries. He centers sessions on understanding where each person is and what they want to change. In session he uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to build practical coping tools. Conversations focus on specific, everyday steps - for example managing overwhelming thoughts, changing unhelpful patterns, or practicing new ways to communicate. He also uses mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit. Tony has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, family-of-origin issues, workplace stress, identity questions, and trauma recovery. He pays attention to co-occurring issues such as substance use, chronic illness, or impulse challenges and helps people sort priorities and next steps. He aims for straightforward, collaborative work. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs, balancing problem-solving with emotional processing. The goal is clearer choices and more reliable ways to cope when life feels chaotic. People who want help sorting big changes, improving communication, or regaining emotional balance may find his approach practical and steady. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where getting unstuck matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with mood, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions often mix techniques so the plan can change as needs evolve rather than sticking to a single method.

Session formats are not listed on this page, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can shorten commute time, allow a quicker check-in between commitments, and make it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Some people also find it easier to practice skills from their own day-to-day setting. Ask about session timing and format when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and goals.