Hunter Hansen

Rooted in evidence-based practices and collaborative care, Dr. Hunter Hansen brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a licensed clinical psychologist. Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology, Dr. Hansen's approach is both comprehensive and tailored, focusing on guiding clients towards their goals through proven interventions.

Dr. Hansen's impressive credentials speak to her commitment to excellence in mental health care. In addition to her primary role as a clinical psychologist, she is credentialed as a National Register Health Service Psychologist, licensed as a marriage and family therapist, and certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy. This diverse skill set allows her to address a wide range of client needs with precision and care.

Specializing in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, sleep disorders, post-traumatic headache, depression, anxiety, weight loss/management, military issues, and adjustment disorders, Dr. Hansen offers individual therapy for adults. Her therapeutic toolkit includes empirically-supported treatments such as Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT for Insomnia, and CBT for chronic pain.

Dr. Hansen's background as a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from September 2001 to September 2005 with three deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, provides her with unique insights into military-related mental health concerns. This experience, combined with her extensive academic training, including an APA-Accredited internship at the Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with leading PTSD experts, has honed her expertise in treating military-connected individuals.

With a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University, Dr. Hansen's educational background is as impressive as her practical experience. Her commitment to ongoing professional development is evident in her multiple certifications and credentials, including her PSYPACT certification for interjurisdictional telepsychology practice.

Dr. Hansen's approach to therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, emphasizing the use of evidence-based techniques to achieve lasting positive changes. Clients working with Dr. Hansen can expect a supportive yet structured therapeutic environment, where their unique needs and experiences are respected and incorporated into the treatment plan. Her diverse background and specialized training make her particularly well-suited to address complex mental health concerns, especially those related to trauma, military service, and chronic conditions.