- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and post-trauma
- Communication skills
About Hanna
Hanna Recktenwald is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with common concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. Hanna also focuses on communication problems, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and issues facing young adults.
Hanna keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now, sorts through what keeps repeating, and helps people find clearer responses to difficult moments. Conversations cover everyday triggers, managing bursts of anger, pushing past lingering resentment, and handling stress at work or home.
Her style is direct and steady. Hanna guides clients through tools and practices they can try between sessions. She names patterns and suggests small changes that can reduce reactivity and improve communication with others.
Hanna helps people rebuild their sense of self after hurtful events. For trauma and post-traumatic stress she works with the emotional fallout and practical steps to regain control over daily life. For relationships she focuses on improving how people express needs and set boundaries.
Sessions are aimed at making emotional responses more manageable and improving day-to-day functioning. The goal is clearer thinking and fewer moments of feeling overwhelmed. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the online options button.
How evidence-based methods are used online
Hanna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional regulation. One common method helps people notice the thoughts and physical signs that lead to anger, then practices alternative responses to reduce reactivity. This approach is useful for stress, workplace frustration, and moments of snapping at loved ones.Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process upsetting memories and the feelings they bring up. The work emphasizes grounding, pacing, and building tolerable ways to face difficult memories so everyday life becomes more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hanna collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. She reviews what has helped before, what hasn’t, and adapts the plan as work progresses so changes remain practical and realistic.
If you plan to work online, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help maintain momentum between appointments while they test new ways of responding to anger in real life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and self-esteem problems. This includes managing bursts of anger and resentment that affect daily life.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on identifying patterns and teaching skills to reduce reactivity. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in session.
How long has she been practicing?
She has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW in New York.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.