Faith Hanshew
Hi, I'm a therapist with 15 years of experience and I know life can feel overwhelming sometimes. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood and never judged.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I value creating an affirming, inclusive and safe therapeutic space.
I believe therapy works best when you can show up as your real self, talk openly and feel supported while working through challenges, healing and personal growth together.
First session
In our first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, personal history, and goals for treatment. My focus is on creating a safe, supportive and judgment free space where you can feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. Together, we will begin building a therapeutic relationship and develop a plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Strengths
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I value creating an affirming, inclusive and safe therapeutic space. I also provide virtual Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to support clients in processing trauma, anxiety and distress from the comfort of their own environment.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is open-minded, motivated for change and ready to explore the root causes of their current struggles. They may be experiencing anxiety, trauma. depression, stress or life transitions and are feeling meaningful and lasting change. They value a supportive, collaborative therapeutic relationship and are willing to engage in the process of healing, self-awareness and developing healthier coping strategies.
Treatment methods
EMDR
In therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps clients process painful memories and reduce emotional distress using guided bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps clients build skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and healthier relationships while balancing acceptance and change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve emotions, coping and daily functioning.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Top specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
LGBTQ
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Gender-fluid
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Crisis Intervention
Dissociative Disorders
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Family Therapy
High Clinical Acuity
Recent Hospitalization
Serious Mental Illness
Licensed in
VirginiaLicense 0904012477
West VirginiaLicense DP00944318