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Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC

Karen M Hanson

Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC

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8540 Baycenter Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Let's Connect (904) 692-7131
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Are you ready, willing, and able to challenge yourself? Ready to make the necessary shifts in thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions to change your current circumstances? I'm ready to be your therapeutic partner to assist you in your discovery, exploring, and healing process. With acceptance, respect, and firm gentle nudges (with a little humor mixed in), together we can enhance your self-insight so you can gain clarity, learn symptom-management skills, heal from the past/present, and find the correct life balance to enjoy life again. It's time. I'm here.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience partnering with teens (ages 16-17) and adults/couples (18-64+) seeking help with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, career/ life transitions, relationship/academic/occupational issues, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem/awareness affecting daily functioning and other issues.
As your therapeutic partner, I'll draw upon evidence-based therapy approaches such as client-centered, strength-based, positive psychology, emotionally- and solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness. I'm dedicated to meeting you where you are and together co-creating the therapeutic plan to get you where you want and are committed to going.
Take the first step to help. Call or Karen M Hanson now - (904) 692-7131

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services

8540 Baycenter Road

Jacksonville, FL 32256 map

(904) 692-7131
I am based out of The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
I specialize in Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (904) 692-7131
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services

8540 Baycenter Road

Jacksonville, FL 32256 map

(904) 692-7131
I am based out of The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
I specialize in Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Florida Blue
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Tricare (Out of Network)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Call out office for details.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131
"
Call out office for details.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH 17809 Karen M Hanson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended University of Wisconsin-Superior, Community Counseling, Graduated 1992
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Jacksonville University M. Ed./Leadership & Learning - Organizational Development / 2011
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I have 30 yrs of human service work and extensive experience in personal insight & professional skill development workshop design/presenting
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131
"
I have 30 yrs of human service work and extensive experience in personal insight & professional skill development workshop design/presenting
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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You can expect compassion, acceptance, and respect, as well as, a gentle nudge as we identify, explore and address problem areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns causing havoc. Together, we'll focus on exploring greater self-insight, clarity and strategies to reduce symptoms and gain improvement in your social, emotional, relational, educational or occupational functioning.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131
"
You can expect compassion, acceptance, and respect, as well as, a gentle nudge as we identify, explore and address problem areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns causing havoc. Together, we'll focus on exploring greater self-insight, clarity and strategies to reduce symptoms and gain improvement in your social, emotional, relational, educational or occupational functioning.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131

Endorsement

Gabrielle Latorre
Gabrielle Latorre
Licensed Mental Health CounselorLMHC
Karen has a very warm and empathic presence. You feel cared for form the moment you start to talk to her.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a mixture of theories: Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Talk Therapy, Solution- Focus. I'm trained in Trauma-Informed CBT, Compassion Fatigue, and Grief therapy. We'll look at how your thoughts and beliefs affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to realign your thoughts to change your feelings, actions, and results for the better, if you are ready.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131
"
I use a mixture of theories: Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Talk Therapy, Solution- Focus. I'm trained in Trauma-Informed CBT, Compassion Fatigue, and Grief therapy. We'll look at how your thoughts and beliefs affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to realign your thoughts to change your feelings, actions, and results for the better, if you are ready.
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
or call with questions - (904) 692-7131

Location

Primary Location

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services

8540 Baycenter Road

Jacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 692-7131
"
I am based out of The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (904) 692-7131
"
I am based out of The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
Photo of Karen M Hanson, Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Karen M Hanson
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (904) 692-7131