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Alexandra Hansen-Ankerstar

Therapist(she/her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to helping adults of all ages learn how to build better coping skills, healthier relationship with yourself and others. My work focuses on improving unhelpful thinking patterns that affect how you feel and experiences you have. Whether this is created from anxiety, depression, stressful situations, or difficult relationships with family or friends. I believe in working together collaboratively on reaching your goals.

My approach to therapy

I believe in creating a safe space for client's to discuss things that are difficult and may have not been said out loud before. I like to move at your pace and work with you were you are at versus creating an agenda that isn't yours. Part of my style is to be collaborative and work on your goals together and work on changing thoughts and behaviors that might be getting in the way of those goals.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to walk away with a plan on how to work towards your goals; along with coping skills that will help you manage difficult emotions or situations that you encounter in your everyday life. Whether that is dealing with anxiety, depression, or difficult relationships. I try to create a solution-focused environment that helps you to progress forward and not stay stuck.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Alliant International University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1107 East Chapman Avenue
    Orange, CA 92866