PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

HH Portrait of Hannah Phillips Hale
Online therapist

Hannah Phillips Hale

Supportive family therapy with practical steps

Book with Hannah
Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Hannah

Hannah Phillips Hale uses practical, relationship-focused therapy to help families and parents handle everyday struggles. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with seven years as a licensed clinician and many more years in the mental health field. Hannah keeps sessions grounded and simple so parents can try small steps that make a real difference quickly.

She emphasizes clear goals and a partnership with families to decide what matters most now.

Background and approach

Hannah has spent professional time with clients across the lifespan, including pregnant mothers, infants and their caretakers, children, teens, parents, and older adults. Her work has taken place in homes, schools, outpatient offices, and community programs. That background gives her practical sense for how family routines and interactions affect stress, mood, and behavior.

Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. She also uses client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas when helpful. Those tools are used in straightforward ways to build coping skills, improve communication, and address relationship strain.

Hannah incorporates creative techniques to support exploration and change. She invites curiosity and discovery rather than focusing only on immediate answers. That process-oriented stance helps families notice small wins and then broaden progress to larger goals.

Parents can expect a collaborative and down-to-earth style. Hannah aims to teach skills, try practical strategies, and support family members as they work through stress, grief, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and communication problems.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online family work

Hannah combines approaches that fit well into remote sessions and family routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and major life changes where parents want to focus on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. This method helps with mood concerns, anxiety, and coping strategies for daily parenting challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds affect current family interactions. It helps caregivers and children improve connection, communication, and emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hannah will talk with the family about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods that match the household’s needs and adjust them over time as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when seeing expressions matters, while phone, live chat, and text messaging let parents fit brief check-ins into the day. Those options make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and keep momentum when life is hectic.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and family problems, and many related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and intimacy.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, process-focused approach that emphasizes small, achievable steps and real-world skills. Sessions often focus on present problems and practical strategies.
How much clinical background does she have?
Hannah has seven years as a licensed counselor and additional professional experience in multiple settings including in-home, schools, outpatient clinics, and community programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and practices in the state of Virginia under VA LPC 0701008266.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different family schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Hannah

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Hannah