Tony Hansen, LMHC

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Narrative-minded counselor focusing on practical change

Details

Name	Tony Hansen
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Tony

Tony Hansen is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 12 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes. He creates a calm, respectful space and works with people from many backgrounds.

Tony centers sessions on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. He listens for moments that feel stuck or painful, then helps find different ways to view those moments.

Background and approach

This narrative approach connects well with goal-focused tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful. Sessions often include straightforward skills for managing stress, improving sleep, and handling intense emotions. He also helps people facing identity questions, grief, career shifts, or compassion fatigue.

The work blends talk with exercises you can use between meetings. Tony emphasizes collaboration. He checks in about what is working and adjusts plans as needed.

Many people appreciate the mix of empathy and step-by-step techniques that make progress clearer. His practice supports those dealing with relationship strain, family of origin issues, substance concerns, chronic illness, and communication problems. He aims to help clients rebuild a sense of control and clearer directions for the next chapter.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Tony works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tony among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tony 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 he 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 Tony directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapy approaches that work online

Tony blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered work. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people carry and helps them reframe those stories so life choices feel clearer. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts and feelings and taking actions that match values. Client-Centered work focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities when planning next steps.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions fit the person’s needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls make it easier to use visual materials and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions and get support that fits busy schedules. These options aim to increase flexibility and make regular work on goals easier to maintain.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of issues does he help with?

Tony works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on areas like abandonment, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines Narrative Therapy with practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions mix exploring personal stories with concrete coping skills and exercises.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington and provides services based on that credential.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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