Bente Hansen , LMFT

Bente Hansen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with more than 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship concerns, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment to address the specific needs of the individual. Treatment plans are tailored to fit personal circumstances and goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.

Recognizing that reaching out for support takes courage, Bente offers steady encouragement and practical guidance to help people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her work emphasizes collaboration and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change.

Attachment-informed and client-centered online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current emotions and reactions. It can be helpful for people working through attachment issues, relationship challenges, or feelings of loneliness.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. This approach often helps with self-esteem, motivation, and finding personal solutions to life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bente collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.