Mary Hanley

My communication style

I am a calm, non-judgmental listener, and I am very thorough in trying to understand your feelings and your situation with minimal bias. I work from a place of unconditional positive regard, so you know someone is always on your side.

My journey to mental healthcare

Since childhood, I have experienced the desire to help people out of suffering and to see a more just world. While there are a number of different, valid ways of accomplishing those goals, it became apparent to me that becoming a therapist was both the best match for my strengths and what I quickly became the most passionate about.

My goals for you

I first focus on building strong rapport so you can safely share your goals with me. If you don't have capital Goals, we will collaboratively develop first steps and short-term goals to determine the best path forward. I also use my clinical skills to help you voice any subconscious goals.

Our first session

The first session will mostly involve us getting to know each other and “setting the scene” of what you're experiencing, how you've been feeling, and why that has brought you to therapy. I will ask you exploratory questions to get as accurate of an idea as I can for what you are experiencing while also lending you a listening ear in the process.

I identify as...

• Female, Cis
• Caucasian or White
• Atheist