About Me

Hi, I’m Hannah, and I’m glad you’re here. I completed my graduate education in Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University, where I had the unique opportunity to learn specialized counseling skills related to supporting clients with disabilities. I identify as disabled and neurodivergent, and my own experiences with chronic pain led me to pursue a career dedicated to alleviating its impact on mental health. I know that living with chronic pain or a chronic illness can feel hopeless at times, and one of my goals as a counselor is to help my clients develop hope for a better tomorrow. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals diagnosed later in life, as well as those exploring possible neurodivergence, and I affirm self-diagnosis.

I am a born and raised Washingtonian and currently live in South Seattle with my partner and our two cats, Juno and Minerva (aka Minnie). If you decide to start therapy with me, you’ll get to know Minnie as she often makes guest appearances in my therapy sessions. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy creative pursuits including fiber arts, flow arts, baking and cooking, as well as cycling, reading mystery novels, going out dancing with friends, and my daily mental health walks.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (#MC61594153) practicing in Washington state under the direct supervision of Hannah Gunnin, LMHC (#LH61096275).

My Approach

My counseling style is non-judgmental, creative, and genuine, guided by person-centered and existential theory. My goal is to create a safe container for you to show up as your authentic self and receive unconditional support on your journey towards self-acceptance and finding meaning in your life. I use a collaborative approach, tailored to your individual needs. Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. I draw from an eclectic mix of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Narrative Therapy. I’m currently pursuing continuing education in the Hakomi method.

I am committed to social justice, anti-oppression, and cultural empathy and humility in my counseling practice. I affirm all intersections of race, ethnicity, ability, faith, neurodiversity, sexuality, and gender identity.

Areas of Specialization

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Chronic pain

  • Chronic illness

  • Disability

  • Anxiety

  • Panic disorder

  • Health anxiety

  • Eco-anxiety

  • Stress/ Burnout

  • Psychedelic integration

Let’s Start Your Flow State Journey with a free consultation.

hannah@flowstatecounseling.org
206-355-6134