- Attachment issues
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Grief and loss
About Bente
Bente Hansen is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Bente offers practical support aimed at clearer communication and steadier coping skills.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early family patterns still affect current relationships. She uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when clients want concrete ways to change thinking and behavior patterns.
Bente also integrates emotionally-focused and psychodynamic perspectives when it helps to understand underlying feelings and long-term patterns. This combination lets her address both immediate symptoms and deeper relational habits. Many people come to her to work through family of origin issues and improve how they relate to others.
Sessions aim to help people communicate more clearly, set healthier boundaries, and manage strong emotions without being overwhelmed. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns, separation or divorce challenges, and workplace pressure. Bente speaks English and Danish and practices in California.
To begin, she asks that clients complete a short questionnaire so the first session can focus on priorities. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's immediate needs and longer term goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early family relationships shape current reactions and closeness. Online sessions can be used to notice recurring roles and practice different responses in real time. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's agenda. In an online session this means conversations that follow what matters most and build on the client's own priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors that maintain stress or anxiety. These techniques can be taught and practiced during remote meetings and used between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to focus on. That collaborative planning can shift over time as different concerns arise or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate remote sessions because they can fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. If you have a preference for a longer weekly session or a briefer phone or video check-in, discuss those when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect what works for your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Danish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and workplace problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques and reflective thinking. Sessions focus on both present concerns and patterns rooted in earlier relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and stress-related concerns. That experience includes long-term work on attachment and communication patterns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Danish. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist asks clients to check available formats when they sign up.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps make the first meeting focused and efficient.
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