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I chose this field because I see myself as a healer, I am passionate about seeing people create the shifts in their lives that changes it all for the better. I think this passion is easily observable and felt in our interaction in session. My client's stories inspire me, motivate me, keep me going. Their success, their progress, "fills my cup" (yes, I am just another human and your kindness, your sweetness, your beautiful soul makes it all worth it).
I try to make each client feel comfortable being themselves. I try to use my intuition to read their needs. I may miss sometimes. Our first session may feel like an awkward dance at first but after trying some "steps" the flow begins and we can both feel very comfortable engaging in the process. Expect a lot of questions or a lot of information, based on what happens first. Don't over prepare, my first goal is to find a way to build safety (emotional, psychological) so you can say things like "I am not ready to talk about that today" or "can we talk about this in a future session" if things get too deep or hot. Also, let me know if you are ready to "dig deeper". It's hard for me to know that
I am insightful, intuitive, knowledgeable (I am reading and training and learning all the time). If you are ready, I can take you to the origin of your wounds and with your permission I can guide you into how to release the hurt. Sometimes we have to "feel to heal" I will try to take you there. The combination of mindfulness and other exploratory tools can help you feel ready and the trauma trainings I have accumulated through the years (my focus) can facilitate a successful trauma process and release.
I am best equipped to serve those who have had extensive talk therapy and they are ready for deeper work. Most people think that trauma is something really bad and violent that has happened, and yes that is ONE type of trauma . Most people struggle with PTSD-C which is too little for too long e.g. having overachieving parents that you could never match in their achievements leaving you feeling not good enough, OR parents struggling with their own issues e.g. financial distress, mental health, low IQ and you experiencing unintended trauma. Some disassociate and don't even know, some feel numb, unable to feel their feelings. Being in a frozen state is sometimes more challenging as trauma is about "feeling for healing" so some people disengage from therapy because revisiting their trauma can feel overwhelming. I need you to tell me, please NEVER force yourself to go deeper than what feels safe for you
Other specialties
I identify as
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I like to include mindfulness tools in each session with the goal of facilitating client managing their symptoms while in treatment and after they complete it
Motivational Interviewing
We are all at different places and stages in our personal development, self awareness, ability to manage with current challenges. Our backgrounds, personalities and skill levels are all different so I try to meet my clients where they are at in their life's journey
EMDR
Some have extensive stories of trauma. Whether this trauma is a life threatening event or challenges in childhood, EMDR is pretty powerful to facilitate reprograming our minds, overcoming blocks and creating the shifts that helps us free ourselves from that inner distress that trauma causes
Eclectic
I pull tools/techniques from a variety of modalities, based on client's self report and feedback: Other potential tools include painting/drawing assignments, games, affirmations, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, inner child/ego states/IFS
34 ratings with written reviews
April 3, 2026
Hannah is 100% magic! She calms me and my body in a way that nothing has before so that I can slow down my thinking and discharge some strong emotions. I always feel so much better after a session. :)
March 30, 2026
I felt better after our first session. I had relief from my symptoms and noticed that certain negative thoughts had unexpectedly gone away.
February 6, 2026
I loved her approach and that she came prepared with a solution-driven approach that would equip me with tools and also provide relief. Felt like she was tailoring her approach to me and my situation and I’m confident she can help me grow and heal.