Hannah Sullivan, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Hannah!

Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're returning, I'm here to meet you where you are. I strive to create a collaborative relationship and adapt to your unique needs. I'm ready to support you along your desired path.

My focus

I support people navigating life transitions, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, or personal goals. I help clients build skills in emotion regulation, coping with daily stressors, setting boundaries, and healthy communication. My goal is to empower you to achieve and maintain the change you want.

My approach

Using a trauma-informed, strength-based approach, I blend cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I tailor sessions to be meaningful and beneficial to you. I welcome feedback on what resonates and what doesn't, so we can explore together and find what works best.

My communication style

I prioritize building a trusting, judgment-free, collaborative relationship. I use reflective listening and ask clarifying questions to ensure you feel heard and understood. You'll always have the opportunity to share your reactions to my observations and provide feedback on what resonates or doesn't.

My journey to mental healthcare

I developed my passion for helping others through working with teenagers at overnight camp, supporting them through major life transitions. I focused my career on clinical work because of my appreciation for empathy, compassion, and the therapeutic setting.

My goals for you

This is your therapy and your goals. I'll help you identify and prioritize them, but I aim to empower you to advocate for your wants and needs. We'll frequently revisit your goals to assess progress and alignment. Once you achieve your goal, I'll help you prepare for long-term success.

Our first session

We'll begin building rapport and trust. I'll want to understand why you're seeking therapy and any previous therapeutic experience. This helps me understand your baseline and what you'd like to achieve. Our first session is also your chance to get to know me and explore any hesitations about therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Mindfulness-Based

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Hannah Sullivan