Sindy Hansen
Maybe you spend a lot of time in your own head, replaying conversations, worrying about what might happen, or feeling like you have to keep everything together. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the one who worries, overthinks, or tries to anticipate every possible outcome. Or perhaps life has taken an unexpected turn, and you’re trying to figure out who you are and where to go from here. Wherever you find yourself, you don’t have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. I’m a patient, down-to-earth therapist who believes meaningful change begins when you feel safe enough to be honest about what’s really going on. I want to get to know the person behind the struggles—not just the symptoms. I’m especially interested in how the ways we learned to adapt, often in childhood, can follow us into adulthood and shape our relationships, beliefs, and behaviors. Sometimes the very things that once helped us get through life are the things making it harder now.
I believe in meeting clients where they are, honoring their strengths, and working together toward healing, self-awareness, and meaningful growth.
I work with adults and older teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, social struggles, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from CBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT to support healing and growth. Life has given me my own experiences with anxiety, starting over, chronic illness, and the changing seasons of being an empty nester. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how complicated life can be and how much grace we sometimes need along the way. My Christian faith is also an important part of who I am, and I welcome incorporating faith into therapy when it is meaningful to you. You don’t have to become someone else to feel better. Sometimes it begins with understanding yourself a little more. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
First session
Starting therapy can feel a little awkward or even intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. That’s okay! You don’t have to know exactly what to say, have everything figured out, or share more than you’re comfortable with. My goal is to help you feel at ease and begin building a genuine, trusting connection where you can simply be yourself. During our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know each other and talking about what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope might change. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and strengths as part of the assessment process. We’ll also begin identifying goals and what you would like to get out of our time together. Most importantly, this is a chance for you to get a feel for me and decide if this feels like a comfortable place for you. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. There’s no pressure to have all the answers or tell your whole story in one sitting. Building trust takes time, and that’s perfectly okay.
Strengths
I bring patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand each person’s story. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. I enjoy helping clients explore how past experiences shape present patterns and struggles. My personal experiences with life transitions and chronic illness have deepened my empathy and understanding. I believe in meeting clients where they are, honoring their strengths, and working together toward healing, self-awareness, and meaningful growth.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone navigating the challenges of life and looking for a place to feel understood, supported, and encouraged. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, healing from trauma or painful past experiences, or finding your footing during a major life transition. Perhaps you’re a young adult adjusting to college, facing new responsibilities, or trying to figure out who you are and where you belong. Maybe past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself and your relationships. I enjoy working with adults and older teens who are ready to explore their experiences, understand patterns that may be holding them back, and find healthier ways to navigate life. Whether you’re seeking relief, healing, or a better understanding of yourself, we can work together toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Ongoing work together
Therapy is a process, and each session builds on what we’ve learned together. As we continue meeting, we’ll spend time getting to know you beyond the challenges that brought you to therapy. We’ll explore how your past experiences have shaped the ways you’ve learned to adapt, including your habits, thought patterns, beliefs, personality, and ways of relating to others. Sometimes the things we developed to help us get through difficult experiences can become patterns that no longer serve us well. The more we talk and explore, the more discoveries we make about what may be contributing to your struggles. With greater understanding comes the opportunity to try new perspectives, develop healthier strategies, and make changes that feel meaningful and lasting. Depending on your needs and goals, our work may include processing past experiences, building practical tools for managing anxiety or depression, or navigating current life challenges. There is no one-size-fits-all timeline for growth and healing. We’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable, building on each session as you gain greater understanding of yourself, strengthen your sense of confidence, and move toward the changes you want to see in your life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we explore how the way they think about situations can affect how they feel and respond. I help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, consider other perspectives, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding. We also work on practical strategies they can use in everyday life to manage difficult emotions, navigate challenges, and make meaningful changes. My goal isn’t to tell clients what to think, but to help them better understand themselves and build tools that support lasting change.
EMDR
I use EMDR to help clients process difficult or painful experiences that may still be affecting how they feel, think, or respond today. Sometimes, even when we know something is in the past, our minds and bodies continue to react as if it is still happening. EMDR helps the brain work through those experiences so they become less overwhelming. During sessions, I guide you through recalling parts of a difficult experience while using gentle back-and-forth eye movements or other forms of alternating stimulation, such as tapping. This helps your brain process the experience in a different way. We work at a pace that feels safe and manageable, making sure you have the tools and support you need along the way. The goal isn’t to erase memories or make you relive painful experiences, but to help you feel less weighed down by the past so it has less control over your present.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients work through difficult or traumatic experiences that may still be affecting their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. We work together to understand how trauma can affect the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you. I provide a safe, supportive space where we move at a pace that feels comfortable. We build coping skills, learn ways to manage strong emotions, work through unhelpful thoughts, and gradually make sense of difficult experiences without feeling overwhelmed. The goal is to help you feel more in control, develop a healthier understanding of what happened, and move forward without the past having such a strong hold on your life.
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Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC015156
- IllinoisLicense 180007359
- South CarolinaLicense 9300