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Online therapist

Hannah Brooks

Compassionate family-focused clinical social worker

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Hannah

Hannah Brooks is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana who focuses on family and relationship concerns. She meets people where they are and helps them sort through conflict, trauma, or big life changes. Her style is warm and direct, helping families and individuals speak honestly and feel heard.

She aims to create an atmosphere where people can share without fear of judgment. Hannah has three years of professional experience as an LCSW.

Background and approach

She often works with issues tied to family dynamics, including family of origin problems and adoption or foster care questions. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, substance issues, and coping with major transitions. Her work emphasizes steady presence and emotional safety.

She listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name what matters most to them. This approach is practical and relational rather than abstract, with attention to communication and forgiveness when appropriate. In sessions she brings calm and clear focus to difficult moments.

Hannah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and homework between meetings. She tailors tools to fit each person and family rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan. Hannah offers sessions in English and provides care through a mix of remote formats.

She encourages people to take the first step and notes that beginning therapy is an act of strength.

Approaches that guide online family and relationship work

Hannah uses evidence-based techniques to help families and individuals make concrete changes. One common approach she relies on emphasizes clear communication skills. This involves teaching simple ways to share feelings, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings so family members can interact with less tension.

She also applies trauma-informed methods that focus on safety, pacing, and coping skills. These techniques help people manage strong emotions, reduce overwhelm, and take gradual steps toward healing after abuse or distressing experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hannah will work with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The emphasis is on practical steps and shared decision-making rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family life. Video and phone sessions recreate face-to-face conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options give flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels, and they let licensed professionals deliver consistent care without requiring travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hannah commonly address?
She works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, communication problems, and substance-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She offers a warm, direct approach that prioritizes emotional safety and honest conversation. Sessions focus on clear listening, reflection, and practical steps clients can use between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
Hannah has three years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice in Indiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, credential number IN LCSW 34012453A, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible options for communication.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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