Jessica Hanson, LCSW

Therapist in Wisconsin

Compassionate support for life’s hard changes

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Depression and grief
Caregiver support
Practical coping skills

About Jessica

Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She offers a calm and respectful space for someone feeling overwhelmed by stress, caregiving demands, or loss. Her style is warm and practical, focused on clear steps people can use between sessions.

In sessions she listens first, then works with the person to set realistic goals. Jessica blends gentle empathy with straightforward tools from therapies that help change thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. She plans sessions around what a person is facing right now, such as sleep trouble, relationship strain, or the fatigue that comes with caregiving.

Her background includes long-term work supporting people and caregivers dealing with dementia and mood-related concerns. That experience informs how she approaches complex grief and the emotional impact of chronic illness or end-of-life care for pets. Jessica aims to help people keep dignity and resilience while managing practical challenges.

She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-focused thinking, and acceptance-based ideas to help people respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings. Sessions also draw on client-centered methods that emphasize the person’s own strengths and values.

Jessica practices in Wisconsin and conducts work in English. If you want a clearer idea of session options or formats, confirm those details before booking so you know what will work with your schedule.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisis Mood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin, California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LCSW, Wisconsin: 6980-123
LCSW, California: 121562
NPI: 1346903895

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that matter. It can help with depression, anxiety, and motivation by shifting how someone responds to difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior routines and teaches ways to change them. CBT is often used for low mood, sleep problems, and anxiety by practicing small behavior changes and new ways of thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust, which can help with relationship strain and self-esteem.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative plan can change as new issues come up or as someone notices what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Knowing whether meetings are by video, phone, or another option helps fit sessions into work and family schedules. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from locations that suit their routine. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum between sessions while they work on depression, caregiving stress, or relationship concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica help with?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, caregiving stress, sleep problems, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and practical, listening first and then offering concrete tools people can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has ten years of clinical experience, including long-term work supporting people and caregivers dealing with dementia and mood concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Wisconsin.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you need to know the session formats before booking?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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