Hannah Pfister is a Licensed Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, difficulties with emotion regulation, and other concerns that can make it difficult to feel grounded and in control. She has experience working with individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and related concerns, as well as leading both adolescent and adult Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Hannah takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and skills-based approach to treatment, helping clients better understand themselves, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

Education & Training

• Master of Social Work (MSW) — University of Kansas
• Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with an Undergraduate Certificate in Mind and Brain — University of Kansas
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) — State of Illinois and State of Kansas 
• Training and clinical experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including adolescent and adult Intensive Outpatient Programs

Treatment Areas & Services

Hannah works with adolescents and adults experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Difficulties with emotion regulation
• Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and related concerns
• Relationship challenges
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Stress and life transitions
• Coping and distress tolerance difficulties
• Self-esteem and sense-of-self concerns
• Difficulties managing overwhelming emotions
• Developing healthier coping strategies and relationships
• LGBTQIA+ Populations and Those Exploring Gender Identity
• Life Transitions
• Stress Management
• Grief and Trauma
• OCD

Treatment Modalities

Hannah utilizes a range of evidence-based and integrative approaches, including:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Somatic techniques
• Trauma-informed care
• Skills-based interventions

Languages

• English

Philosophy of Care

Hannah believes therapy should provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can show up as they are while also being encouraged toward meaningful growth. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, validating, and direct. She balances acceptance and validation with gentle accountability, helping clients recognize that their emotions and experiences are valid while also developing practical skills to respond to them in healthier and more effective ways. Hannah works collaboratively with each client to understand their unique experiences, identify their goals, and build greater emotional stability, self-awareness, confidence, and connection in their lives.