- Calm empathetic approach
- Practical skill building
- Trauma and grief focus
About Angie
Angie Hanson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with concerns such as trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and bipolar challenges. Angie aims to make the first steps easier for someone who feels overwhelmed or unsure where to start.
She brings six years of counseling experience and a longer history in mental healthcare dating back to 2009. Angie holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling, with an emphasis on trauma, grief, and crisis counseling. Before becoming a counselor she worked supporting behavior change with children, adults, and families.
Her sessions combine practical skills and thoughtful listening. Cognitive behavioral strategies are a common part of her work, alongside mindfulness-influenced practices and a client-centered stance. She describes her style as calm and empathetic while also able to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed.
Angie has experience with veterans and appreciates the perspectives that come from military service. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than vague promises.
People who reach out can expect a mix of skill-building, emotional processing, and practical planning. Angie focuses on what is useful now and on small changes that add up over time.
She brings six years of counseling experience and a longer history in mental healthcare dating back to 2009. Angie holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling, with an emphasis on trauma, grief, and crisis counseling. Before becoming a counselor she worked supporting behavior change with children, adults, and families.
Her sessions combine practical skills and thoughtful listening. Cognitive behavioral strategies are a common part of her work, alongside mindfulness-influenced practices and a client-centered stance. She describes her style as calm and empathetic while also able to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed.
Angie has experience with veterans and appreciates the perspectives that come from military service. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than vague promises.
People who reach out can expect a mix of skill-building, emotional processing, and practical planning. Angie focuses on what is useful now and on small changes that add up over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with panic, depression, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape how someone connects and responds to stress, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, experiences, and preferences, and will try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a mix feels most useful.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find the mix of skills practice and focused conversation translates well to remote sessions, and the therapist will help tailor sessions to what fits the client’s routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Angie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-influenced practices, and a client-centered way of working that focuses on each person’s goals.
What is her professional background?
She has six years as a licensed counselor and has worked in mental healthcare since 2009, including early roles supporting behavior change for children and adults.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.