Sabrina Hanan, MA ABS, PCLC, NBC-HWC

Individual Counseling, Neurodivergent specialist Bozeman Montana

About my clients:

My clients want to build their best lives for themselves and those they love. Adolescents, families, individuals, couples and businesses are part of my practice. They can be neurodivergent, highly sensitive sensory processors, ADD/ADHD, on the autism spectrum, survivors of T and t trauma. They identify as Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ2A+, cis, and wyte. They often struggle with depression, OCD, addiction, parenting, aging, anxiety, family or marital conflict, workplace issues and athletic performance.

My Values as a therapist:

I believe each of us has the innate ability to heal ourselves and that anyone at any stage of life can rewire their brain and this can change the trajectory of their life. Each person has all they need to heal, bloom and thrive already inside of them. The barriers to the best possible life come from the strategies we learn to survive with our caretakers and in society. Some strategies helped us stay alive and stay connected but now those same strategies may be harming us and keeping us from getting what we want from life. In my own healing journey in therapy, I learned from the hypercritical, anxious, depressed, destructive Parts of myself they all have gifts to give me. These gifts greatly improve my life day to day and they were offered to me by my Parts when I took the time and did the hard work of getting to know and appreciate them.

My Approach to helping:

As a therapist, my goal is to provide empathic support, safety and evidence-based practices to facilitate healing and restore hope. I value collaborative work so as we work together, we create a plan to meet and honor your unique needs. My approach to therapy includes modalities developed to address, understand and resolve trauma including the evidenced-based approaches of Internal Family Systems supported by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment Theory.

I came to this way of helping people by learning from clients who are survivors of incest, sexual assault, trafficking, inter-racial violence and patriarchy. I have strengthened my ability to help by learning from high performers (children through seniors) by collaborating with them to uncover and utilize internal gifts and resources.

My background includes 27 years as a contractor to law enforcement as a Behavioral Analyst, an educator from grade school through university, a licensed mediator and organizational development consultant, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and therapist. The tools I teach clients become part of their everyday life and they feel a sense of ownership and control over them that improves their overall enjoyment of life and helps them feel in control moment by moment during their day.

Sessions Conducted in Bozeman or Pray Montana and Virtually via Teletherapy.

Counseling Therapy Wellness Coaching

Therapy Techniques:

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Coaching

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)

  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

  • Attachment

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Premarital Counseling

  • Couples Therapy

  • Trauma Therapy

Concerns Treated:

  • ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD

  • Adolescent

  • Aging Concerns

  • Anxiety

  • Career Counseling

  • Coparenting

  • Cultural Systemic Oppression

  • Divorce, Family Conflict

  • Grief Loss

  • Highly Sensitive Person

  • Historical/Intergenerational Trauma

  • LGBTQ

  • Sexual Abuse or Assault

  • PTSD

  • Toxic Masculinity

  • Veterans/ Military Service

  • Women’s Issues

Montana Virtual Therapy

We believe that the best therapy is counseling that allows you to easily engage with your licensed mental health professional. Finding a Counselor should easy, but you may live in a location where experienced counselors are difficult to find. Teletherapy is also a good fit if you are busy with work and family obligations and the convenience of sessions from your home or office just makes your life easier. We make virtual appointments simple for our clients who live in Bozeman and throughout the state of Montana using our secure HIPPA-compliant platform SimplePractice. Our therapists are trained to provide high-quality video counseling services and can treat most difficulties using virtual therapy. According to research, remote counseling sessions are just as effective for clients as in-person office visits, however, it might not be the best fit for your individual needs. Send us an email to learn more. We work with clients throughout the state of Montana

How To Find The Right Therapist For You In Bozeman Montana

It can feel overwhelming when you decide to work with a therapist. Our modern world makes finding a therapist online somewhat easier, but there are so many qualified therapists to choose from. Many people begin their therapy search using a popular website called Psychology Today because there are many search options, which makes the process somewhat more streamlined, but still challenging. You may want a counselor with certain skills or life-experience, or gender, race or religion may also play a role for you. When searching for a counselor or psychologist in Montana, it’s important to find someone who not only has the skills, experience and training to help you with your concerns, but someone with whom you feel comfortable—therapists call this a “good fit.” Finding the right therapist for you is the most important aspect of effective therapy and healing, as healing tends to happen in the context of supportive and corrective relationships. If you have been referred by a friend, colleague or physician, we will consider this as well. If we do not feel like we are a good fit for you, we will always make a referral with other experienced counselors within the community.

After you reach out, you will be sent electronic versions of our intake paperwork, which includes confidentiality, policy and insurance information to be completed prior to your first session. If you will be conducting sessions virtually or online, you will be sent a link prior to your session time. When working virtually, we use a HIPPA-compliant video conferencing platform called SimplePractice, which we think is easy and convenient to use. Early sessions will be an opportunity to get to know you better and to clarify your counseling goals. Typically sessions are weekly as this gives you the opportunity to develop a relationship with your therapist. Sometimes, if you are experiencing a personal or professional crisis, you may need to meet more frequently. Experience tells us that therapy is most effective when it is weekly and consistent. As treatment goals are met, you will have the opportunity to reevaluate your ongoing counseling needs.

Our Montana Counseling Practice Philosophy

As integrative psychotherapists, we consider all aspects of you and your experience, which includes: home, work, social, cultural, emotional, biological, relational, spiritual, and more. This is a mind-body approach to therapy and counseling. Our counseling philosophy addresses not only your symptoms, but the root cause of your difficulties so you can experience long-lasting healing. This means that we help you process thoughts, feelings and emotions and build healthier coping skills in addition to processing experiences that are held in the nervous system. Our highly-experienced counseling professionals offer a range of evidence-based and research-proven practices to help you transform anxiety, depression and emptiness into acceptance, freedom and connectedness. We work with adults of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds, specializing in individual therapy, marriage counseling, couple counseling and family counseling.