Works with
How Tony works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tony
Tony Hansen is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience helping people work through sudden changes and long-standing struggles. He focuses on practical strategies to manage strong emotions, including anger, and on rebuilding steady routines when life feels out of balance. He uses several therapy styles to match what each person needs.
Sessions often include skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress. Tony also works with people facing addiction, trauma, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
Background and approach
Tony aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful. He listens without judgment and helps clients set clear, doable steps. That can mean practicing new coping skills, learning different ways to talk about difficult topics, or trying short exercises during a session.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with career strain, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and the ripple effects of family of origin issues. He also addresses concerns such as impulsivity, body image, and compassion fatigue. Tony draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered work.
He chooses methods that fit each person's goals and temperament. The result is a practical, humane way to work on change. Clients meet with him from Washington and work in formats that fit their life.
Tony explains options clearly and helps people move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
What Tony works with
Everything Tony lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tony's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tony lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Tony’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter. It helps people tolerate strong emotions while building a life that reflects their priorities, useful for anger, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and insight.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tony will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. He adapts exercises and tools so they fit the client’s daily routine and comfort level, testing what helps and adjusting as needed.
Online sessions can make attending therapy easier. Video calls let people read nonverbal cues and practice exercises in real time. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera feels better. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for short check-ins, homework reminders, or quick coaching between longer sessions. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into work, family, and medical schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Tony
What concerns does Tony commonly help with?
Tony helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles. He also addresses career strain, relationship communication, and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines practical skill-building with empathic listening. Sessions usually focus on tried techniques and real-life exercises to manage feelings and change behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has worked as a licensed mental health counselor for 12 years, supporting people through addiction, trauma, life transitions, and chronic stress.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Washington LMHC credential and practices with clients based in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use and how do they work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Each format can be used for skill practice, check-ins, or longer therapy conversations.
How does billing and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.