Hana Gilliom, LCSW

Hana Gilliom is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She works with individuals facing family tension and those coping with life changes. Hana brings a calm, respectful approach to conversations about difficult topics.

Hana practices from a strengths-based viewpoint. She focuses on building on what already works for a person. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Clients can expect clear goals and tools they can try between meetings.

Her work often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, where thoughts and behaviors are examined to reduce distress. Hana also uses client-centered talk to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness techniques to teach emotion regulation and stress management skills.

Hana has been working in the field for 10 years and holds an LCSW, which means she is a licensed clinical social worker. Her background includes supporting people through grief and trauma as well as daily struggles like sleep and anger. She emphasizes respect and compassion in every session.

People describe sessions as collaborative and focused on practical changes. Hana encourages experimentation with new coping strategies and checks in about what is or isn’t helpful. She aims to make therapy a place for steady, manageable progress.

How Hana’s approaches translate to online therapy

Hana uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress by teaching specific skills and experiments to practice between sessions.

She also brings a client-centered stance that follows each person’s priorities and pace. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and decisions about goals come from them. Hana incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and staying present during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose tools and methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Changes are tested in small steps so the plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for teaching and practicing skills. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to touch base between longer appointments, share notes, or get quick support for a coping strategy. These options increase flexibility and help therapy fit into a busy life.