Lorri Hanson , LICSW

Lorri Hanson is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She focuses on practical support for life changes, postpartum and perinatal mood concerns, and the emotional fallout of sexual assault and abuse. Lorri works with people who feel overwhelmed and want steady, skills-based help.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions aim to build on those strengths while teaching tools for managing symptoms and reactions. Lorri encourages small, achievable steps that fit into real life rather than overwhelming plans.

Her approach combines client-centered care with evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. When trauma is a central issue, she draws on trauma-focused methods to reduce distress and help memories feel less intrusive.

Lorri has ten years of professional experience as a LICSW. That background includes supporting people through fertility and pregnancy concerns, postpartum depression, guilt and shame, and broader questions about life purpose and mood disorders. She helps clients notice patterns, practice coping skills, and make choices that reflect their values.

People who prefer a calm, collaborative therapist who listens and offers concrete strategies may find her style helpful. Lorri aims to create sessions that are practical, respectful, and tuned to each client’s goals.

Approaches you can use in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room and their goals. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide the next steps that feel right for them. This approach is useful for people who want a collaborative, empathetic space to sort feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that increase distress. Sessions include simple exercises and practice assignments that can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time. CBT works well for stress, mood concerns, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorri will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help choose methods that fit. That conversation is collaborative, and the plan can shift as progress is made or new concerns appear.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter updates, between-session check-ins, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.