- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- DBT skills and mindfulness
About Hana
Hana Gilliom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, and the practical strain of life changes. Hana also supports people dealing with LGBTQ concerns and family-related stress.
Hana takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Sessions focus on what the person already does well and build from there. Conversations tend to be practical and goal-focused, with time spent teaching skills and trying simple changes between sessions.
She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are used to manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes.
In session Hana listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people try different responses. She emphasizes short, usable strategies for dealing with intense anger, stress at work, or resentment that builds over time. Expect a mix of talking, skills practice, and real-world experiments.
People who come to her are usually looking for clear steps to handle emotions better and to rebuild routine after difficult events. The work is collaborative and practical, with an eye toward what fits into everyday life.
How Hana uses therapeutic approaches online
Hana commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means sessions focus on the person's own goals and strengths, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical experiments to test different responses to anger and stress.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotion. DBT skills include strategies for tolerating distress, regulating strong feelings, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are often useful for people who want steady ways to slow down reactivity and practice new responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hana will collaborate with clients to choose the methods that fit their goals and daily life, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow for brief check-ins or skill-practice that match a client's schedule rather than requiring long commutes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper with close people, ongoing resentment, frustration at work, or living with another person's anger.
What is her approach to handling strong emotions?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on practical skills. She mixes talking with skills practice and real-world experiments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in the field for 10 years and has experience across anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Indiana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.