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Dr. Hannah Anokye

Dr. Hannah Anokye

LCSW

Compassionate support for life transitions

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  • Trauma-informed
  • Practical tools
  • Collaborative care

About Hannah

Dr. Hannah Anokye is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people during difficult life transitions. She supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting questions, self-esteem challenges, and major changes that feel overwhelming. Her tone is compassionate and straightforward, and she focuses on practical steps that clients can use between sessions.

She also addresses communication problems, control issues, and recovery from domestic violence. People turn to her for help with guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, jealousy, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. Financial stress and multicultural concerns are part of her day-to-day practice as well.

Her work blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with client-centered practices. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns and make small, meaningful changes. Motivational Interviewing and narrative techniques are woven into sessions when useful.

Dr. Anokye describes her style as collaborative. She meets people where they are and helps them set realistic goals. Sessions often focus on skill-building, clearer communication, and steps to reduce distress between meetings.

With 12 years of experience in the field, she brings steady support without judgment. She is an Illinois LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois - and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Dr. Anokye uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past distress on daily life, helping people notice triggers and build strategies to reduce their impact. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective at the center, offering attentive listening and support so people can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities evolve.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals often combine practical skill-building with reflective conversation so clients can practice changes between appointments.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps with relationship strain, grief, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on clear goals and practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 12 years of experience working with people through transitions and long-standing challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an IL LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential in Illinois.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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