Hannah Phillips Hale, LPC
Narrative-focused counselor blending creativity and practical steps
Details
| Name | Hannah Phillips Hale |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Hannah
Hannah Phillips Hale is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who brings a narrative-informed perspective to therapy. She meets people where they are and works alongside them to untangle the stories that shape their daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps first so people feel some relief quickly while building toward longer-term goals.
Hannah emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She listens with curiosity and offers gentle guidance to test new ways of relating and thinking.
Background and approach
That might look like trying small behavioral changes, reworking a personal narrative, or practicing mindful skills that ease anxiety. She has seven years as an LPC and many more years of work in mental health prior to licensure. Her background includes work in homes, schools, outpatient settings, and community programs, giving her experience with different life stages and real-world challenges.
Common concerns she addresses are stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, and parenting strain. She also supports people facing grief, intimacy issues, relationship communication problems, ADHD, and work or career stress. Hannah uses Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, client-centered methods, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
She often blends these with creative, expressive exercises to help people explore feelings and try new behaviors. The process is gradual and focused on what’s useful now, while opening space to reshape larger life patterns.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Hannah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Hannah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Hannah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Hannah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and ACT Online to Change Everyday Patterns
Hannah combines Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people reframe their life stories and take meaningful action. Narrative work looks at the stories someone tells about themselves and others, and helps separate problems from identity so different choices become visible. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking small committed steps toward what matters most.She aims to find the right mix collaboratively. In early sessions the therapist and client talk about goals, try a few approaches, and pick what feels most useful. That plan can change as progress unfolds, with the client steering what stays and what shifts.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and guided exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or trying short exercises during a busy week. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Hannah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship issues. Other focuses include parenting strain, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and narrative-informed, mixing practical skills with exploration of personal stories. Sessions often include small experiments, mindfulness, and creative exercises to try new ways of coping.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Virginia LPC credential and has seven years as a licensed counselor with additional years in the mental health field before licensure. Her experience spans in-home, school, outpatient, and community settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the licensure and practice guidelines for Virginia.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow flexibility in how people check in and work through challenges.
How are costs and getting started handled?
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