Hannah Hawkins-Esther, LCSWPartner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia License No. CSW004738 Contact at: 404-325-8512 ext. 1736
Welcome to My Psychotherapy Practice
I believe all of us have the capability to develop our inner strengths, learn more about our unhelpful patterns, have meaningful relationships and create the life we want to live. I work to act as a resource as you determine what needs to heal or change and makes wholesome sense for you. Life's hardships, problematic ways of coping, or emotional pain do not necessarily mean something is broken (though it might feel that way). Discovering self sustaining ways of relating to ourselves, others, and our lives can bring in more satisfaction and happiness.
About Hannah Hawkins-Esther
Hannah has been working as a psychotherapist in private practice for two decades. She has training in several therapy modalities including Internal Family systems, and Emotion Focused therapy. she has also worked as a therapist in an inpatient treatment setting serving adults and adolescents. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and maintains a clinical license in good standing.
In addition to working as a psychotherapist, she is a certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion. She meditates and practices yoga and enjoys hiking.
Education and Certifications
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
Masters of Social Work, University of Geor-gia, 2009
BA Broadcasting, Arizona State University, 1984
How I can Help
My approach is open, humanistic and collaborative. We develop a fearless curiosity rather than coming from a place of harsh judgement.
I work from a relational, compassion focused and mindfulness-based perspective. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems. My main focus is on supporting clients in discovering their own ways to rest in acceptance, heal and determine useful change and growth without having to "fix" something”.
I work with adults, and relationships/couples of all ages as well as families in their many constellations and groups. I welcome people facing the challenges life creates, breakups, transitions, loss, traumas (old and new) anxiety, relationships, sexuality, ADHD, depression, and addiction recovery are examples.
Working with individuals, families, couples and groups
In individual therapy we work together to support and develop what works for you to have more satisfaction, meaning, and/or purpose in your life as you see it. In Holding space for relationships/Couples and families we work to enhance the strengths and caring that brings you together, deepen connections and identify and reduce negative cycles that erode these relationships.
Group psychotherapy is an effective way to explore, grow and heal. Group members develop authentic connections, build trust and support each other to find individual truths and explore ways to show up as their best selves.