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Hi there, my name is Hannah, a therapist at Harlowe Counseling. As a therapist, one the things I love most about my role is getting to create a space where someone can feel comfortable being themselves; open and honest about what challenges they are facing in life. I am an empathizer, and love finding out what strengths are hidden behind the surface of my clients.
Hannah Shaffer, MSW, RCSWI
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Associate Therapist
I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a humanistic perspective. By examining and challenging negative thought patterns, we can uncover healthier ways of thinking that support your goals. I also will utilize somatic exercises to help you connect with your body and build your awareness of how you can ground yourself in any situation.
Our work together is focused on understanding how your past and inner dialogue influence your present life, helping you gain clarity and perspective on the things that matter most.
My Approach To Therapy
- Clients navigating major life changes (e.g., career shifts, parenthood, retirement, moving to a new place, etc.).
- Individuals struggling with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or chronic sadness and hopelessness.
- Supporting individuals who have experienced past trauma (e.g., abuse, neglect, significant loss) and its ongoing effects.
- Individuals facing conflicts or communication struggles with partners, family members, or coworkers.
- Working with clients seeking to improve their self-worth and overcome self-criticism or negative internal dialogue.
- Assisting clients in managing stress and burnout, especially related to work, school, or family responsibilities.
- Supporting individuals coping with the loss of loved ones, whether through death, divorce, or other forms of separation.
- Clients working on self-discovery, exploring values, purpose, and goals in life.
I love working with:
A typical session with me will last around an hour, either in person or telehealth. Each session I will be getting to know you, but especially in the beginning, I like to get an overview of your history and an idea or what you would like to accomplish or work through in our time.
Each session with me will be both relational, authentic and forward focused. I will be focused on you, and what you bring into the room that day.
What a session with me looks like:
Authenticity
I create a safe space where clients can be true to themselves, fostering honest, open communication for real healing.
My theraputic Values:
Compassion
I approach each client with deep empathy, providing a non-judgmental and supportive environment to help them feel seen and understood.
Strength-Based
I focus on identifying and empowering clients’ inherent strengths to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
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Whole Person Care
I consider all aspects of a client’s life—emotional, physical, mental, and social—to promote balanced, long-term well-being.
Night
Dogs
Vegetables
Film
Natural
Make it up
Coffee
Mountain
Staycation
Big city
Morning
Cats
Fruit
Books
Makeup
Plan it out
Tea
Beach
Vacation
Small town
Rapid fire Edition
“Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
- Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
Words I live by
License & Education
the credentials
The University of Ohio - Master of Social Work (2024)
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (Florida)- ISW20515
