- Strengths based care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Support for grief
About Ursula
Ursula Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine. She brings 18 years of experience across community mental health, schools, non-profits, and private practice. Her work focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, career questions, and burnout-related compassion fatigue.
Ursula frames conversations with curiosity and calm. She emphasizes respect and kindness while helping people find what works for them. Sessions are guided by each person’s strengths and goals, and she adapts her approach to fit individual needs.
Her clinical toolbox includes Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to address self-esteem, motivation, body image, forgiveness, and self-love in straightforward ways. She often blends gentle mindfulness with practical exercises to build day-to-day skills.
Her background includes many years in schools and community agencies, plus private practice work. That variety informs how she supports people through life changes and grief, and how she consults with educators when asked.
Ursula aims to make the start of therapy simple. She invites an open conversation about goals and tailors the pace of work to what feels manageable. Many people come for practical coping strategies alongside a steady, listening presence.
How client-centered and cognitive approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person and their goals. It focuses on listening deeply, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around the client’s pace and preferences. This approach is useful for people wanting a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk about stress, relationships, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear, practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It includes simple exercises and homework to build skills for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through breathing and awareness exercises that help reduce reactivity and increase calm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, strengths, and what feels comfortable. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online care helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes. Online sessions also allow for flexible check-ins and shorter or longer meetings depending on what the client needs at the moment.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ursula commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, career questions, and compassion fatigue, plus body image, forgiveness, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and curious, working from a strengths based and client-centered stance with practical tools mixed in.
What is her background and clinical experience?
Ursula has 18 years of experience in community mental health, schools, non-profits, and private practice, and she has provided mindfulness and yoga classes in elementary schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.