Dr. Kristie Hanley

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with students ranging in age from 3 through 21. In addition to providing individual and group counseling, I evaluate students to identify emotional and educational disabilities, conduct risk assessments, and consult with parents and teachers to help children and teens improve attention and organizational skills, regulate emotions, and enhance social and problem-solving skills.

I utilize the techniques associated with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which aims to identify, challenge, and change negative thoughts that affect our feelings and behavior in harmful ways. I also draw from humanistic approaches that emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship as well as positive psychology, which helps us not just to survive, but also to thrive.

My goal in therapy is to help my clients identify specific actions they can take to resolve problems and improve their overall mental health.