Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma / PTSD, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Nastassja
Nastassja Hanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with five years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction within the family, relationship issues, borderline personality, self-esteem, spiritual and religious issues, and life adjustments.
Nastassja completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) at Lancaster Bible College| | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. She has worked with a diverse population providing counseling and skills-building for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples struggling with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders. She also has previous experience counseling in a college setting and providing in-home, family-based therapy using the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model to children and adolescents in danger of out-of-home placement. Nastassja’s personal and professional experiences enable her to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based treatment her clients seek. Nastassja utilizes multiples treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Christian Counseling, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT).
Most people struggle, even amid what appear to be successful lives. As we all experience life transitions and challenges, Nastassja is confident that she will be able to support you on your journey to change and growth. She trusts that with professional guidance, skills, and tools, you can author the story of your happiness by freeing yourself from suffering to live a life committed to values-based living. If you are ready to begin this journey in partnership with Nastassja, schedule an appointment with her today.
"As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that our pain needs to stop or lessen before we can begin to live and bring our dreams to life in the present moment."
Get to know Nastassja
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
Helping others is the cherry on top. I decided to become a counselor to learn the necessary skills to live a fulfilling life by working on learning to be the best version of myself. It was a personal choice for personal development.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Clients contemplating change. Clients who are looking for a professional perspective to start taking steps toward achieving their desired goals.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
It is not a matter of getting rid of our painful experiences, but it is a matter of how we deal with them and move forward.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
The work-life balance Thriveworks offered is why I chose to practice with them. Self-care and family are essential for me to have the energy to help my clients.
What inspires you?
People inspire me. I live to develop meaningful relationships with my husband, children, friends, and community.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect a judgment free-zone. They can expect a professional partner willing to understand their internal struggles and walk alongside them to achieve their personal goals.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want my clients to embrace their humanity and feel open to sharing their internal experiences without fear of judgment from me. I want to help them understand that avoidance or trying to get rid of their pain amplifies it and entangles them, often making their painful, negative experiences worse.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
I enjoy using psychoeducation, workbooks, books, and videos to help clients expand their perception of self, others, and the world to take control of the things they can control and develop acceptance of the things they cannot control.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy spending quality time with my husband, playing with my sons, reading, learning, traveling, doing volunteer/ministry work, and investing in building meaningful relationships with friends.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- Lancaster Bible College & Capital Seminary and Graduate School
- Graduating degree
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Additional details
Practice information
Book your first session
