My name is Hannah Powell, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Austin, Texas. However, I also practice in California and Oregon. I am inspired by the strength and resiliency of women and have crafted my practice to support women on their journey of healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief. I have over 8 years of experience providing individual therapy and have advanced training in treating trauma. In my pursuit to support women healing from trauma, I became certified in EMDR, which has provided me the opportunity to become more specialized in treating not only trauma, but anxiety and grief, as well. I also utilize other approaches, such as Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, and Attachment Theory to help create understanding in your own system. Together, we can use these tools to explore how your past is influencing your present and establish healthier relationships with yourself, others, and the world around you. I am happy to provide more information about what these approaches look like and how they might be helpful to you.

I specialize in working with women who exhibit patterns of perfectionism, high achievement, and people pleasing that have often resulted from their own trauma and anxiety. I also have a soft spot for women coping with grief and loss. I am passionate about these specific areas of mental health, as I have experienced them personally over the course of my own journey and know firsthand what it feels like to carry these burdens. I also know what it feels like to experience relief from these symptoms, and I deeply care about helping you find your own healing as you reconnect with your authentic self.

My approach to therapy is warm and supportive with a touch of humor. While there is an inherent heaviness that comes with processing the burdens you’re carrying, I believe that laughter is an important part of the healing process. As women, we can often have a double standard of offering kindness to everyone but ourselves. My hope is to provide you with the support you need so that you can learn how to extend that kindness to yourself.

When I’m not nerding out on EMDR, IFS, and all things therapy, I enjoy making memories with my son, reading, hiking, cooking for loved ones, moving my body, crafting, and traveling with my husband.