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Online therapist

Hannah Tollefson

Calm, practical counseling for life transitions

Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Hannah

Hannah Tollefson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She writes short, clear plans so clients know what to expect. Hannah is direct and respectful, and she aims to meet people where they are.

Taking a first step can feel hard, and she encourages anyone ready to try to reach out. Hannah uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence current patterns.

Background and approach

She also leans on client-centered therapy, which centers each session on what the person brings in that day. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as better understanding emotions and behavior. Over six years she has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, life transitions, career uncertainty, and self-esteem struggles.

She pays attention to common themes like abandonment, codependency, and communication breakdowns. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, blended family issues, and divorce or separation. In conversation she aims to be sensitive and straightforward.

Hannah tailors the pace and tone to each person's needs, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds. Her approach mixes exploration of feelings with concrete coping strategies. For parents and people concerned about family dynamics, Hannah focuses on practical ways to reduce conflict and rebuild trust.

She helps people sort through difficult decisions and find clearer ways to communicate. If you want a calm, steady guide through change, she offers that steady presence.

How Hannah’s approaches translate to online therapy

Hannah commonly uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current patterns. In practice this means noticing how trust, closeness, or distance show up in present relationships and using that awareness to change repeated reactions. She also draws on client-centered therapy, where the conversation follows the person’s concerns. This approach emphasizes being heard and understood while the therapist helps clarify goals and options. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hannah will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on relationship patterns, immediate coping skills, or both, and the plan can change as needs evolve. Online sessions make that work practical and flexible. Video calls let people use nonverbal cues and build rapport. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum during change.

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 kinds of problems does Hannah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, and family problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends attachment-based thinking with a client-centered approach. That means sessions focus on the person's experience while noticing patterns from past relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hannah has six years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and holds Texas license TX LPC 76239. Her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and getting started handled?
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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