Therapist profile
Dr. Cynthia Hanson, KY Psychologist 129217
Kentucky
Dr. Cynthia Hanson - Psychologist, Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsKY Psychologist 129217
- LicensePsychologist, Kentucky / 129217
- NPI1609269604
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKentucky
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational Interviewing
About Cynthia
Dr. Cynthia Hanson is a psychologist licensed in Kentucky (KY Psychologist 129217) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, addictions, and other mood or life-change issues. Sessions focus on practical, present-day strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Hanson emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on other approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She helps people identify patterns that feed anger and develop concrete skills to respond differently. Conversations look at what is happening now and what small changes might make daily life more manageable.
Her style is interactive and direct. She avoids labels and places responsibility for change with the person in therapy, offering guidance rather than instruction. Past history is reviewed as useful, but most work concentrates on current problems and practical solutions that can be practiced between sessions.
Clients seeking help for workplace stress, relationship conflict, substance issues, trauma reactions, eating or self-harm concerns will find an approach that emphasizes skill learning and behavioral shifts. Dr. Hanson also lists experience with gender dysphoria, bipolar and antisocial personality concerns, and women’s issues when relevant to the presenting problem.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a structured, collaborative model. People are invited to start by sharing what they want to change and then build a plan focused on concrete steps and measurable goals.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Hanson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and practicing new responses. CBT helps with anger, anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles by breaking issues into manageable steps.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT-style skills are practical tools for handling intense feelings and reducing impulsive reactions. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach as well, meaning conversations are responsive to the person’s concerns and pace rather than prescriptive.
Choosing which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, test methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Sessions often blend skill teaching, behavior change tasks, and reflective conversation so the work fits how the person prefers to learn.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can more easily fit appointments into workdays, use shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. The focus remains practical: learn and practice skills that reduce anger and improve daily functioning.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and related mood concerns.
How would she approach anger issues?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral approaches to identify triggers and teach skills to manage reactions in the moment and change unhelpful patterns over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 129217 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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