Carolynn Hanzal (she/her)

MSW, LICSW
Accepting Clients

I have immediate openings to lessen anxiety, depression, stress and make sense that your brain works different due to neurodivergence.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Forest Lake, MN, MN

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

In my practice, I have worked with clients throughout the lifespan. Currently I work with ages 14 and up. My clients have come to me with depression, anxiety/panic, emotional dysregulation, and concerns of ADHD or autism have wanted ways to manage life when it feels overwhelming or paralyzing. Clients describe me as caring, hopeful, resourceful and an empathetic listener.

My Background and Approach

I work collaboratively with clients to come up with areas for growth. To do this, I help clients recognize interests, hobbies and ways to incorporate these into therapy. You may get homework as applicable as we collaborate on together to practice the skills taught in therapy. In the last few years, I have satisfied my passion of helping clients with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD through finding skills for time management, concentration, emotional regulation, and to reduce feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I have helped clients overcome what I call the lovely trio of anxiety, depression and ADHD. My clients appreciate the way I give a gentle push and accountability. Through standardized assessments (questionnaires and interviews) and observation I am able to diagnosis and ADHD and Autism. I am able to provide you with results and a report in under 3 months from start to finish. Feel free to reach out and I can provide information about procedures, cost, and timeframe.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Bring yourself as you are. I believe that nature and pets can be very supportive and healing through this journey we are on. I believe in inclusivity, being an ally to unique and diverse individuals, and endeavor to practice my therapy with non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. I value everyone's right to autonomy. From childhood on, I have advocated for minority populations, lower socioeconomic status and for LGBTQIA+ rights. I also believe in fun! Not everything involving therapy and change needs to be tremendously serious or dire; sometimes our sessions may include lightheartedness, other times they may be much heavier -- depending on what you may need for that day. Some of the greatest insights can come from simple chatting and I won't rob you of that.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Holistic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Burnout
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Medica Health Plans
  • Health Partners
  • Healthpartners
  • BlueCross of Minnesota Medicaid
  • Minnesota Medical Assistance
  • Blue Cross
  • Medica
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross) members
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 200/session

Reach out to Carolynn