LCSW, 2 years of experience
Hi! I'm Haylie O'Hanlon, an LCSW in California. I am passionate about working with people as they navigate profound life transitions. Most of my work focuses on supporting young adults coming into their identity, new parents navigating postpartum, and those who are experiencing grief. I use an eclectic approach in my therapy practice. Drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy I focus on helping clients learn practical skills to manage their emotions. I also use a client-centered and humanistic approach to form a strong therapeutic relationship that empowers my clients to guide the direction of treatment and draw from their existing strengths to achieve transformational growth.
In our first session together, we will make introductions, discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, and explore your expectations and hopes for treatment. It will be helpful to know if you have had previous experiences in therapy, what you liked and disliked about it, and the ways in which you feel most supported. Therapy can be weird at first, so my priority is building a strong, trusting relationship with you. I will follow your lead and trust that we will get to the hard stuff when you feel safe to do so.
The therapeutic relationship is the most important tool I have. I have a deep belief that everyone is doing the best they can in any given moment, and when they know better, they do better. My belief in you, my commitment to seeing the good in you, and the importance I place on the health of our therapeutic relationship create a level of safety that fosters honesty, self discovery, and growth.
I am passionate about supporting women who are experiencing the profound, multifaceted challenges of postpartum life, grief, and role transitions. My clients are navigating complex emotional landscapes—feeling overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, struggling with loss, adjusting to new identities, and trying to maintain meaningful relationships. By combining my expertise in humanistic and interpersonal therapy approaches, I am able to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients can explore their emotions, strengthen their relationships, and reconnect with their true selves. I empower them to embrace their new identities, heal from grief, and find balance amidst life’s challenges.
Humanistic therapy is about exploring your true self in a supportive, non-judgmental space. It’s a positive, growth-focused approach that believes in your ability to create change in your life. In humanistic therapy, we look at you and nurture you as a whole person, not just a set of problems or symptoms. Therefore, my focus is not just on "fixing problems," but on helping you live a more authentic and meaningful life.
At its core, IPT helps you understand how your relationships with family, friends, or even work colleagues might be influencing your emotional health. It looks at your interpersonal connections and how changes in these relationships — or difficulties you’re having with others — could be contributing to your current emotional struggles. IPT is most helpful in supporting clients through grief and loss, role transitions, and interpersonal issues. By improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening connections with others, IPT helps you feel more supported and better able to handle life’s challenges. It’s a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps you improve your relationships — and as a result, improve your mood and emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is strongly backed by evidence. In this model, we will look at the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and impact one another. This insight can help us uncover your core beliefs and learn new ways of thinking and behaving to affect positive change on your mood, as well as your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world around you.
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March 1, 2025
I love working with Haylie, I feel that she really understands me and is helpful in working towards my goals. The advice and techniques she has given me have been really helpful!