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Patricia Hanson, LMFT
Minnesota
LMFT - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting challenges
- Grief and trauma
About Patricia
Patricia Hanson is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She speaks English and practices from a therapy perspective grounded in practical strategies.
Patricia focuses on straightforward, goal-oriented work. Sessions look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test new ways of responding. She uses clear tools and steps so people can try them between sessions and notice what changes.
Her approach is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions. She helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then experiments with different responses to see what works in daily life.
Patricia structures conversations to be respectful and direct. She adapts discussion and planning to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes and practical problem solving.
Clients who want a focused, structured way to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address relationship and parenting difficulties will find a practical style. She supports people as they try new skills and assess whether those skills help them reach their goals.
To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site booking steps so they can complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Confirm current session formats and any logistics before scheduling.
CBT-based approaches and how online sessions work
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT breaks problems into small parts so people can test specific changes and see if they make daily life easier. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and trouble managing reactions.Her work emphasizes practical exercises and short experiments. She helps clients try new skills between sessions and then reviews what worked. Finding the right mix of strategies is collaborative - she and the client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then adjust the plan together.
The exact session formats for Patricia are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support consistent follow-up on practice tasks. Licensed professionals generally use similar online approaches to carry out CBT-style work, focusing on observable changes and weekly steps rather than lengthy talk alone.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She uses clear steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of behaving between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
No, she does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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