Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH00005221
- NPI1225646078
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- ACT methods
- CBT exercises
- DBT skills
About Tony
Tony Hansen is a Washington state LMHC with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and anger. He also addresses sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and grief.
Tony uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens to what matters most and helps people build workable coping skills. Sessions focus on day-to-day problems like snapping at a partner, stress at work, or simmering resentment that grows over time.
His work draws on several evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior tools. Tony helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, then practices specific skills to respond differently in stressful moments. He also uses client-centered and existential ideas to keep conversations grounded in what matters to the client.
People come for help with a wide range of issues beyond anger, including addiction, identity questions, chronic illness, and first responder stress. He addresses communication problems, family of origin concerns, and impulsivity with practical skill-building rather than labels.
Sessions are aimed at making real-life changes: reducing flare-ups, managing triggers, improving sleep, or handling workplace pressure. Tony describes therapy as a collaborative effort where he and the client try actions, check results, and adjust the plan. This approach keeps work focused and usable between sessions.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches inform online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with values rather than getting pulled into automatic reactions. It can help with anger that comes from rigid rules or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns that fuel irritability and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication useful when anger interferes with relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client review what helps, try techniques in sessions, and adjust based on what fits the client’s goals and day-to-day life. That collaborative process keeps the focus on reducing flare-ups and improving how someone responds to triggers.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without travel time. It can also support practicing skills in real life between appointments and reviewing how those changes feel in daily routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, grief, and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based approaches and focuses on skill building. Sessions combine acceptance, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered conversations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Washington.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.