Profile / United States
Jessica Hanson, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Grief and Caregiving
See online therapy options- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Jessica
Jessica Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in clinical practice in Wisconsin. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns, relationship and family problems, and the practical strain of caregiving. Jessica also supports people facing chronic illness, dementia care issues, and challenges tied to life changes and parenting.
Her style is direct and practical. She works with people to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small changes, and track what helps. Sessions focus on clear skills and strategies rather than long theoretical discussion.
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). That mix lets her address thinking patterns, values-based choices, and relationship dynamics. She pairs skill teaching with real-world practice between sessions.
Much of her work has focused on grief and loss, including complicated pet loss and end-of-life caregiving decisions. She also has a background supporting people and caregivers dealing with dementia and mood-related issues, bringing practical tips for daily care and communication.
Clients should expect a problem-focused approach that combines talk, skill-building, and planning. Jessica asks about current struggles, sets short-term goals, and checks progress across sessions. She offers guidance to help people regain routines and manage the stresses of caregiving and life transitions.
How Jessica uses CBT, ACT and attachment work online
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try clear behavior changes. CBT is practical - it focuses on testing small shifts in thinking and routines to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build actions that matter to the person. ACT helps when worry or loss leads to avoidance by encouraging committed steps toward meaningful goals. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns, communication, and repair when people struggle with closeness or trust.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Jessica will discuss goals and try approaches that fit a person’s situation, preferences, and daily life. She checks progress and adjusts tools when something isn’t working.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are set per clinician and may change. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the context of home routines and caregiving schedules without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, caregiving strain, sleep issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a practical, skills-based style that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, attachment ideas, and client-centered methods to teach tools people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and caregivers on grief, mood issues, and dementia-related care.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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