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Patricia Hanson

Skilled therapist offering practical, compassionate care

LMFT Minnesota

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Hanson is a Minnesota-licensed family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and circumstances presented in therapy. Patricia emphasizes practical, collaborative work that aims to support clients as they pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Drawing on nearly two decades of clinical work as an LMFT, she blends structured strategies with empathic listening to guide clients through difficult transitions and emotional strain. Patricia encourages clients to take manageable steps toward their goals and offers steady support through the process of change.

Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and helping them build skills to cope, heal, and move forward at their own pace.

CBT-Informed Care and Online Access

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice, using structured techniques to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test assumptions, and build new coping skills that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with relationships, offering concrete tools to practice between sessions.

She pairs skills-based work with empathic, client-centered guidance, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and circumstances. Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process: the therapist and client explore what strategies feel most useful and adjust the plan over time based on progress and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats provide flexibility for people who need different rhythms of contact, allowing for both real-time conversations and shorter written check-ins according to what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, life transitions, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Patricia uses an approach that combines practical, skill-based techniques with empathetic listening; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a documented method she uses to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She brings 19 years of professional experience to her work with clients in Minnesota.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Patricia holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in Minnesota under MN LMFT 1474.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Therapy is provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English