Hanna Major, B.A., M.A.

Master’s Level Counselor

Licensure Track: LPC-MHSP, Clinically Supervised by: Valarie L. Harris, LPC-MHSP-S, NCC (License #2412)

 

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"Therapy is a journey, not a destination. It is about learning and growing, and being equipped to adapt to life's challenges."

 

Specialties:

Domestic Violence (both victim and perpetrator) Substance Abuse | Transitional Periods | Attachment Issues | Codependency | Military Related Issues | Trauma-Informed Practices | Career Stress | Relationship Issues | Anxiety Disorders |

Services Offered:

Individual Counseling | Adolescent & Teen Counseling | Young Adult Counseling | Geriatric Counseling | Group Counseling

Primary Populations:

Women with Negative Medical Encounters/Medical Trauma | College Students with Adjustment Issues, Anxiety, Panic, or Depression | Adults and Teens with Addiction | Adults Survivors of Domestic Violence | Adult Perpetrators of Domestic Violence | Military Spouses with Adjustment Issues |

Trainings:

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Level 1 Brainspotting

  • Level 2 Brainspotting

Upcoming Trainings:

  • ART [Accelerated Resolution Therapy]

Prior Experience:

  • Turning Point | Intern | Received Domestic Violence Training

  • 22nd Judicial Court of McHenry Co. | Intern | Multiple Roles

  • Trauma and Therapy Center of TN., PLLC | Intern | Student Counselor

Related Research & Presentations:

Professional Memberships & Advocacy Groups:

  • (ACA) American Counseling Association

Biography:

If you want an authentic, direct but empathetic, animated, and humorous counselor, let me introduce you to Hanna! Hanna not only holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology but has just completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Furthermore, she is writing a thesis that she hopes to get published! Hanna's academic journey is set up to normalize the counseling experience and provide clients with tools for continuous growth. She aspires to contribute to making mental healthcare more accessible. Her choice of counseling is driven by its healing potential and the opportunities it offers for personal growth and mindful change-making. 

As a compassionate counselor, Hanna loves supporting individuals through the transitional periods of their lives. Hanna understands the emotions surrounding change and is here to provide a space for exploration and healing. If you seek to deepen your self-discovery journey, Hanna is dedicated to guiding you toward clarity, empowerment, and emotional well-being. Together, you can work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. 

Drawing from her own experiences, Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table. With a military connection, she holds an understanding of military culture and the challenges that come with it.  Outside the counseling office, Hanna loves finding her peace through yoga. She was born in Woodstock, IL, where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed! Hanna embraces life's transformative nature, embodying an open, candid, and adaptive approach to healing. Her essence is captured in her  ESTJ “Executive” Myers-Briggs type.

If you are looking for a no-fluff, candid soul who can meet you where you are with deep authenticity, approach you with humor, and embody an understanding of a range of emotions, start by booking a free consult with Hanna! With an open heart and mind, Hanna is here to help you embrace working together toward growth and ultimate well-being. Her commitment to the process shows that she’s a dedicated supporter ready to accompany you on your healing journey!