Marie Hanby , LPC

Marie Hanby is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults who are navigating difficult transitions or painful events, and she emphasizes each person's strengths as part of the work. Marie practices from Wisconsin and brings four years of clinical experience to sessions.

Her style centers on listening and helping people find practical ways forward. She believes clients know their own stories and can build on what already works. In sessions she aims to create a space where someone can talk honestly about loss, abuse, overwhelm, or the slow drain of loneliness.

Marie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. She also draws on client-centered therapy to keep the person’s priorities at the center of each session. Together these approaches help with emotional regulation, decision points, and rebuilding routine after a crisis.

She often supports people dealing with caregiver stress, workplace pressure, divorce or separation, and recovery from sexual assault or domestic violence. Marie also assists those dealing with midlife shifts, feelings of emptiness, or challenges after infidelity.

If someone prefers online care, Marie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She invites clients to take the first step and explore whether her approach feels like a good match.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on identifying what matters to the person and taking small, values-guided steps even when emotions are hard. She also uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions are guided by the person's goals and lived experience rather than a preset agenda.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Marie collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the approach as needed so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a simpler check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit short updates, between-session support, or people who prefer written communication. These options help fit care into busy schedules and different life circumstances.