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Giovanna Hanson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Giovanna

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, and in the last six years, I have been focusing on helping clients through their healing and self-discovery journey. After working with Active-Duty service members, my practice evolved from general mental wellness to trauma-focused therapy with an emphasis on disorders co-morbid to it. Our first sessions will consist of a bio-psychosocial assessment that will allow us to build rapport. I consider myself an eclectic therapist as I am firm believer that one size does not fit all, especially in therapy.

I consider myself an eclectic therapist as I am firm believer that one size does not fit all, especially in therapy.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Direct
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love hanging out with my dogs and going on walks with them.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#93398 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Giovanna Hanson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #93398 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Giovanna Hanson accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Giovanna Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Giovanna is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Giovanna’s California license number is 93398, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Giovanna Hanson has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Giovanna’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Giovanna has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students.

Giovanna Hanson works with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Immigration, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Giovanna spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Giovanna is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Giovanna Hanson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Giovanna’s style is authentic, challenging, direct, exploratory, and open-minded. In Giovanna’s words: “I consider myself an eclectic therapist as I am firm believer that one size does not fit all, especially in therapy.”

Giovanna Hanson (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Giovanna identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Giovanna Hanson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Giovanna is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Giovanna Hanson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Giovanna will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Giovanna’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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