- Life purpose focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Hannah
Hannah Herrin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and people coping with big life changes. Hannah also focuses on issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions tend to involve listening closely, naming patterns, and testing small changes to see what helps. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and on motivational interviewing when someone is weighing change around substance use.
Hannah uses emotionally focused ideas to look at how feelings affect relationships and behavior. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity. These methods are used together to fit what a person needs rather than following a single protocol.
Her background includes work with juveniles and people managing substance use disorders, and that experience informs how she approaches coping skills and relapse prevention. The emphasis is on practical strategies people can use between sessions to manage cravings, panic, or overwhelming shame.
People usually start by clarifying a few immediate goals, then build step-by-step plans. Hannah will help identify what matters now and what small next steps could look like, while adjusting the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can clarify what matters next; online sessions use that same conversational approach to help set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new habits; CBT works well online because homework and thought records can be reviewed between meetings. Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh pros and cons and find their own reasons to change; it supports conversations about substance use and other behaviors while keeping the pace driven by the client.Choosing the right approach is often an early part of work together. Hannah will discuss options and recommend methods based on your goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as you try different techniques and learn what helps.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, or do shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also reduce bandwidth needs or allow meetings without video, which can be practical for a quick focused session. Ask about session length and format when you schedule so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Hannah works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a client-centered style with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and setting clear short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in behavioral health settings, including work with juveniles and people managing substance use disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Hannah holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the process provided.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.