Dr. Sharon Hansen , LPC

Dr. Sharon Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin, bringing six years of experience as a mental health therapist alongside nearly 30 years of work as a school counselor. Her background encompasses support for stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, with additional focus on family of origin issues, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match the unique needs and goals of every client. Dr. Hansen draws on a range of clinical methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, to address presenting concerns and help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Dr. Hansen aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and a more fulfilling life. Her practice emphasizes individualized care and collaborative planning to help clients move forward on their own terms.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. It is well suited for people seeking understanding, support with life purpose, or help navigating relationship and family of origin issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while teaching practical coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, and symptoms related to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences and developing strategies to manage post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms. This approach is tailored to each person’s readiness and pacing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Sharon Hansen works with clients to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals aim to match techniques to each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and maintain continuity when in-person visits are not possible. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.