Dr. Cynthia Hanson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

35 years experience

About Dr. Cynthia Hanson

I am a doctoral-level psychologist licensed in Kentucky with over 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, anger management, physical and emotional trauma, PTSD, and LGBTQ concerns.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I place emphasis on the client becoming their own “agent of change” by identifying areas for change or modification. Although I gather information about past history, my primary focus is about determining how to improve psychological, emotional, and life circumstances in the “here-and-now.” I will never tell you “what to do.” Instead, I will serve as a guide as you explore and consider the changes you want to make. My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, but I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

Psychologist

129217

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Antisocial personality
Drug and alcohol addiction
Gender dysphoria
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Excellent doctor. Would recommend her to anybody.”

“She's amazing!”

“Cynthia has helped me tremendously in dealing my emotions and emotional control.”

“Dr Hanson has helped me more than any therapist I’ve seen. She is practical and not afraid to challenge your thoughts and beliefs, but does so in a way that’s always helpful and coming from a caring place. I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Dr Hanson is the best thing that ever happened to me.”

“I knew that I would gain something from therapy with Dr. Cynthia within the first 5 minutes of our first visit. Since then, every sessions has been amazing.”

“Dr. Hanson stays present and really listens. She shares helpful resources. I feel validated, she checks in between visits.”

“She has been very attentive”

“Dr. Hanson is a good listener and we are connecting very well. I feel supported, cared about and feel that she can help me!”

“Dr. Hanson has been extremely helpful and supportive. I highly recommend her!”

“Dr. Hanson got to the heart of my issue quickly, telling me what other therapists had missed or weren’t direct enough to tell it to me straight. I’m very thankful for her expertise in helping me solve what has been ailing me for 5 years.”

“Dr. Hanson is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She always takes the time to check in on me outside of our sessions, and she adds a bit of humor along the way. Dr. Hanson has helped me tremendously in my mental health journey!”

“I’ve had an excellent experience with Dr Hanson. She’s been excellent at helping me reach my goals I’ve set with therapy and life. I’d recommend her to anyone with issues with depression, anxiety, anger management or ptsd.”

“I would like to highly recommend Dr, Hanson for her professionalism. She's open minded, easy to trust, listens carefully to what I hadto say. it was very important to find a therapist, that was sensitive to cultural differences. Dr. Hanson always reach out, especially when I was having a difficult time.”

“Dr Hanson is intelligent and logical. She has a way of making me see new perspective and streamlining my flighty brain. She is gifted at her craft and has helped me tremendously.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.