- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and depression
- Values-based work
About Angie
Angie Hanson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life changes. She uses straightforward language and practical tools to help people find relief and make steady changes. Angie aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about difficult experiences and figure out next steps.
Angie has worked in mental health since 2009 and has six years as a counselor. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s in counseling with an emphasis on trauma, grief, and crisis counseling. Before becoming a counselor she worked with children, adults, and families on behavior change, so she brings broad experience to common life challenges.
Her approach blends several methods. Angie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to focus on values and practical steps. Emotionally-Focused and attachment-based ideas guide work on close relationships.
In sessions she speaks in a calm, empathetic way and keeps things direct when that’s helpful. Angie works with people facing depression, panic, agoraphobia, addiction, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep struggles, ADHD, and challenges that come with aging or chronic illness. She also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her style is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Angie encourages small changes that build confidence. Prospective clients in Idaho and English speakers are invited to learn more and consider whether her practical approach fits their goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Angie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and then try specific changes to reduce anxiety or depression. ACT emphasizes values and small actions, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters most.She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to support relationships and emotional connection. These approaches focus on understanding patterns in close relationships and keeping the client's goals and experience central to each session. Together, these methods can be tailored to address trauma, grief, relationship strain, or coping after disasters.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Angie will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and preferences. She discusses options, tries techniques, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
Session format details were not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people join from different locations when timing matters. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep therapy consistent with everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief as well as depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and direct. She blends cognitive tools with values-focused and client-centered methods to help people make practical changes.
What experience does she bring?
Angie has worked in mental healthcare since 2009 and has six years as a counselor. She has prior experience helping children, adults, and families with behavior change.
What credential does Angie hold and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.