Meet Hannah, LPC
I help overwhelmed high-achievers reconnect with themselves — without the guilt.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and a board-certified clinical supervisor, with master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic & Legal Psychology from Marymount University. I completed my undergrad in Communications with a minor in Psychology at the University of Arizona, and I'm a Nationally Certified Counselor. I've also pursued additional training in trauma work and hold a certification in Expressive Trauma Integration.
I didn't land here by accident. Before private practice, I worked at an in-patient psychiatry unit, which showed me firsthand what happens when someone doesn't get support until they're already in crisis — and it's shaped everything about how I practice now. I've been in private practice for over five years, and in that time I've become especially passionate about working with what I call the "Overwhelmed Achiever" — people who seemingly have it together on paper but are quietly stuck in cycles of self-doubt, perfectionism, and burnout they can't escape
My approach is collaborative, first and foremost — this is your process, and I'm here as a guide, not someone dictating what healing should look like. I create a safe space where you can actually be honest, and I draw from CBT, IFS, and other evidence-based interventions depending on what you need, not a one-size-fits-all script. The goal isn't just coping skills to get you through the week — it's long-lasting change and real emotional resiliency, the kind that holds up even after therapy ends.
I’m passionate about working with adults and couples who want to feel heard, validated, and capable again. I often work with multicultural couples trying to bridge misunderstandings, adults making sense of a late ADHD diagnosis, and people burned out from hustle culture. My approach combines empathy with a willingness to gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns. I believe healing happens when we validate your experience, identify the root causes of distress without getting stuck in the past.
My Approach
I integrate several evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are and help you build the skills and insight needed to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What it is: CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more realistic, balanced ways of thinking and acting. We notice patterns in your thinking and behavior, test whether they're accurate or useful, and try different ways of responding that lead to better outcomes.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
What it is: IFS views your mind as made up of different "parts" — like the part of you that's always anxious, or the one that pushes you to overachieve — each trying to protect you in its own way. We work to understand these parts with curiosity instead of judgment, so you can respond to yourself with more compassion and less internal conflict.
DBT Skills
What it is: DBT skills give you concrete tools for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving how you communicate in relationships. These aren't abstract concepts — they're practical, learnable skills you can start using right away when things feel like too much.
Emotional Regulation
What it is: Understanding your own nervous system — what activates it, what calms it, and what it actually needs — so you're not just managing emotions in the moment but building real self-empowerment over time. Instead of generic self-care advice, you learn what specifically works for your body and your patterns, so you can catch burnout before it takes over rather than just recovering from it after the fact.
What you can expect in a typical session
We’ll start with a brief check-in about how you’ve been and any immediate concerns.
You get to decide if there is an event or a theme you wish to discuss and we start there. If that seems hard one day, we will defer to treatment goals that we establish in the first session.
Sessions often combine talking, short experiential exercises, and skill-building tailored to your needs.
You can expect a calm, respectful pace; I’ll match the work to what feels manageable and safe for you.
We’ll end by reviewing any skills or concepts to try before the next session.
My goal is to provide you with a place where you can make sense of this chaotic world!
Supervision
I offer clinical supervision for Residents in Counseling, providing supportive, competency-focused guidance to help you meet licensure requirements and develop clinical skills. My supervision emphasizes ethical practice, case conceptualization, multicultural competence, and evidence-based interventions tailored to your training needs. Flexible scheduling and clear documentation are available to support your progress toward independent practice.
Contact Me
Feel free to reach out with questions, inquiries, or to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation call!