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Hannah Thayer

Hannah Thayer, LPCC

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for confidence and anxiety

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5 years of experience listed

LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Mindful, action oriented
  • Nonjudgmental listening

About Hannah

Hannah Thayer is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, and issues common to LGBT people. Hannah aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they feel and think without worrying about being judged.

She often starts by listening carefully to understand each person's priorities. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Hannah helps people notice unhelpful patterns and then try small, doable steps to change them. This might include experimenting with new behaviors or practicing ways to handle hard feelings.

Hannah uses methods that encourage mindful noticing and clearer thinking. She blends acceptance-based skills with practical behavior changes and focused problem-solving. Many clients work on building self-worth, improving communication, or managing anxiety day to day.

She also addresses concerns like body image, attachment struggles, guilt and shame, obsessive or compulsive patterns, and questions about life purpose. Hannah supports people who want to quit smoking or vaping and those navigating social anxiety or dating challenges.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set small goals and checks in on progress. If someone wants to explore personal values, improve confidence, or cope with life changes, she helps them take the next practical steps.

Therapeutic approaches that fit online work

Hannah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her style, which means she offers a warm, listening presence and helps people lead the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she draws on to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms over time.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Hannah talks with each person about goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most, so therapy becomes a shared effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

The therapist biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways to connect if someone prefers not to be on camera. Therapists can also guide short check-ins or work through exercises together, which often helps people apply new skills between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameLife purposeNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, and issues affecting LGBT people. She also focuses on body image, attachment, guilt and shame, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, helps set small goals, and uses practical exercises clients can try between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, motivation, confidence, and life changes.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds a California LPCC credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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