- Client-centered methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Motivational interviewing
About Hannah
Dr. Hannah Armbrust is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience. She is based in Indiana and works with adults who are carrying heavy feelings such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and issues around self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on practical, honest conversation. Sessions often look at how patterns from early relationships and family life affect current choices. She talks through thoughts and feelings that feed guilt, shame, or ongoing self-criticism. The work is described plainly and aims to increase self-understanding and clearer communication with others.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods and psychodynamic perspectives, with tools from motivational interviewing and Jungian and existential ideas. That mix lets her balance present-focused problem solving with deeper reflection on meaning and personal history. Clients can expect both listening and questions that help connect feelings to everyday decisions.
She also addresses concerns related to adoption and foster care, aging, attachment issues, codependency, and forgiveness. Other areas include communication problems, dissociation, divorce and separation, and gender dysphoria. She pays attention to how life transitions and family of origin issues shape current distress.
Practical matters such as cost vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Armbrust blends client-centered listening with psychodynamic thinking to help people understand both what is happening now and how past relationships shape current feelings. Client-centered work focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what a person says to clarify feelings and priorities, which can help when someone struggles with shame or self-blame.Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and unconscious influences that keep painful emotions in place. That approach can be useful for people wanting to trace the roots of guilt, attachment problems, or persistent relationship cycles. Motivational interviewing is also used to support concrete change by helping people clarify their reasons for shifting behavior and take small, manageable steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one path is best. This conversation about approach happens early and continues as goals evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Practical advantages often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that reduce the need to travel. Discuss formats during the matching process so sessions match daily life and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Virginia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses thoughtful, conversational methods to trace how past experiences and current patterns keep those feelings active and to clarify steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a practicing counselor and therapist in mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Indiana, with prior licensure in Virginia noted.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; check the matching process for any location-specific details before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.