Hannah Carpenter

I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, whether that shows up as constant worry, overthinking, physical symptoms of stress, or feeling overwhelmed in daily life. My focus is on helping you better understand how anxiety shows up for you personally, both in your thoughts and in your body and then building practical, realistic tools to help you feel more grounded and in control.

I specialize in working with children who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that may be impacting their daily life at home, school, or in relationships. This often includes difficulties such as anxiety, emotional outbursts, frustration tolerance, attention and focus concerns, and challenges with following directions or managing transitions. Therapy with kids often include play-based interventions, creative activities, conversation, and skill-building.

I use a play-informed approach in my work with children because play is one of the most natural and effective ways for kids to express themselves. Through my clinical training, including my practicum and internship experiences, I have gained experience incorporating play-based techniques to help children communicate emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way.

Through my clinical training, I have gained experience applying CBT-informed strategies with children, teens, and adults. In my work, I use CBT techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, better understand how these thoughts influence emotions and behavior, and develop more balanced and realistic ways of thinking. I also focus on helping clients build practical coping skills they can use in their daily lives to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

In my work, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship based on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and my role is to walk alongside them, offering support and reflection rather than direction or judgment. I continue to grow in this approach through ongoing supervision and training. I value person-centered therapy because it allows clients to feel safe enough to be honest and feel heard.

Through my clinical training, I have gained experience applying CBT-informed strategies with children, teens, and adults. In my work, I use CBT techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, better understand how these thoughts influence emotions and behavior, and develop more balanced and realistic ways of thinking. I also focus on helping clients build practical coping skills they can use in their daily lives to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

I use a play-informed approach in my work with children because play is one of the most natural and effective ways for kids to express themselves. Through my clinical training, including my practicum and internship experiences, I have gained experience incorporating play-based techniques to help children communicate emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way.

In my work, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship based on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and my role is to walk alongside them, offering support and reflection rather than direction or judgment. I continue to grow in this approach through ongoing supervision and training. I value person-centered therapy because it allows clients to feel safe enough to be honest and feel heard.

I have worked with individuals who often feel unsure or overly self-critical of themselves. In my work, self-esteem is often shaped early in life and reinforced through experiences over time, I take a supportive and collaborative approach that allows clients to explore these patterns at their own pace. I support clients in developing a more balanced and compassionate view of themselves.