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Ursula Hanson, LCSW

Maine LCSW supporting anxiety and relationships
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and mindfulness tools
  • Support for life changes

About Ursula Hanson

Ursula Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with 18 years of clinical experience. She has worked across community mental health agencies, private practice, non-profits, and schools, bringing a broad perspective to her therapeutic work. In addition to direct clinical care, she consults with educators and has taught yoga and mindfulness classes in elementary schools, blending somatic and reflective practices into her approach.

Hanson approaches therapy with compassion, empathy, and curiosity, using a strengths-based, client-centered framework to tailor conversations and treatment to each person’s needs. She has extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and she also addresses relationship issues, grief, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include body image, forgiveness, and cultivating self-love.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and kindness in every interaction and adapts interventions to match a client’s goals and preferences. Hanson recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and meets each person with a collaborative spirit aimed at building resilience, practical coping skills, and clearer self-understanding.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

GriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageForgivenessSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ursula Hanson have?

Ursula Hanson has 18 years of professional experience in clinical and educational settings.

Is Ursula Hanson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are ME LCSW LC6512.

In which languages does Ursula Hanson provide therapy?

Ursula Hanson provides therapy in English.

Where is Ursula Hanson located?

Ursula Hanson is located in Maine.

How can I work with Ursula Hanson as my therapist?

You can work with Ursula Hanson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ursula Hanson work with international clients?

Ursula Hanson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ursula Hanson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Ursula Hanson draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and respectful space where the client’s priorities guide each session. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring interventions to an individual’s strengths and goals, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and mood. CBT techniques translate well to video and phone sessions and often include structured exercises to practice between meetings.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to help clients build awareness of present-moment experience and develop skills for managing stress, grief, and compassion fatigue. Simple mindfulness practices can be guided during live sessions and adapted for use in everyday routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ursula Hanson works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals from the comfort of home or another convenient setting.

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