Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD

Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, Clinical Director

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Dr. Jesse Hanson is a somatic psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in somatic psychology and neuropsychology, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. He has dedicated over 20 years to training with various holistic and spiritual mentors, exploring the mind-body connection and its impact on natural healing.

Education

Santa Barbara Graduate Institute
Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology
2008 - 2010

The Chicago School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Somatic Psychology
2011 - 2015

References

Hanson Healing. Private Practice Website.

Intervention TV Series. IMDb.

The Trauma Therapist. Apple Podcast.

The Choice Between Love and Fear with Dr. Jesse Hanson. Facebook.

The Road Back from Trauma Recovery 2.0 Interviews. YouTube.

Authored

The Meaning of Life and the Boy Who Wore the Biggest Smile on His Face. Excellence Reporter.

Notable Contributions

Discover the contributions, mentions, and viewpoints of Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D..

Case Studies
How Belief Shapes Our Sense of Direction
  • Feb 19th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D. Writer (In remembrance)
Personal Development
The Healing Power of Laughter
  • Feb 19th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D. Writer
Personal Development
The Four Stages of Burnout
  • Feb 18th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW Writer
Family Health
What to Consider Before Ending Your Marriage
  • Feb 17th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT Writer
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
A Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Feb 16th 2025
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
How to Calm a Racing Heart from Anxiety
  • Feb 16th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Steve Pavilanis Writer
Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Perception
  • Feb 16th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Simone Hoermann, Ph.D. Writer
Relationships
The Dance of Intimacy and Autonomy
  • Feb 16th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Writer
Anger
Managing Anger When Faced With Disrespect
  • Feb 16th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Buck Black Writer
Lifespan Development
Helping Children Through High-Conflict Divorce
  • Feb 15th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Bob Livingstone, LCSW Writer
Grief & Bereavement
Finding Meaning in a Parent’s Passing
  • Feb 15th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Robert Fancher Ph.D. Writer
Personal Development
Understanding Preconceived Notions
  • Feb 15th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
Why Doesn’t My Boyfriend Give Gifts?
  • Feb 14th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Personal Development
Media and the Decline of Emotional Health
  • Feb 13th 2025
  • Est. 16 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Personality Disorders
Admiration and Love: Unmasking Narcissism
  • Feb 10th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Simone Hoermann, Ph.D. Writer
Personal Development
Overcoming Negative Energy and Building Positivity
  • Feb 10th 2025
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Bob Livingstone, LCSW Writer
Personal Development
Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Feb 9th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Family Health
Strengthening Your Marriage in a Step Family
  • Feb 8th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT Writer
Family Health
Married Men, Their Needs, and Affairs
  • Feb 8th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dana Vince, LPC Writer
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol’s Effects on Personality and Behavioral Health
  • Feb 8th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Emotional Resilience
Shame: The Most Difficult Emotion
  • Feb 5th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D. Writer
Major Depressive Disorder
Coping with Depression
  • Feb 3rd 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
John Folk-Williams Writer
Personal Development
Running Away From Conflict
  • Feb 3rd 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT Writer
Social & Cultural Topics
The Psychological Impact of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Feb 2nd 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mandy Kloppers Writer
Family Health
Ways To Promote Peace In Our World
  • Feb 1st 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Cardiovascular Health
Cardiac Psychology: Integrating Mental Health and Cardiac Care
  • Feb 1st 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Family Health
How Long Should You Talk About an Affair?
  • Feb 1st 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT Writer
Relationships
Know When You’re Ready for a New Relationship
  • Feb 1st 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT Writer
Family Health
Practical Tips for Couples to Stop Arguing
  • Jan 31st 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D. Writer
Psychotherapy
The Benefits of Suffering and the Costs of Well-Being
  • Jan 31st 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D. Writer (In remembrance)
Relationships
The Destructive Impact of Blame on Relationships
  • Jan 30th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D. Writer
Men's Mental Health
It’s Tough to Be a Man in America
  • Jan 24th 2025
  • Est. 4 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Bob Livingstone, LCSW Writer
Family Health
Chaotic Attachment: Can People Change?
  • Jan 24th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Annie Gurton Writer
Schizophrenia
Decoding the Voices of Schizophrenia
  • Jan 24th 2025
  • Est. 5 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Kerry Nenn Writer
Answers
What Are Some Coping Skills for Paranoia?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Answers
Is It Okay to Ask for Closure Months After a Breakup?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Answers
How to Prevent Relapse into Pornography?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
OCD
The Nonsense of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 4 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Janet Singer Writer
Pornography
How Porn Affects Relationships
  • Jan 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Gary Gilles, LCPC Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Launches Mental Health Network
  • Oct 28th 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Anxiety
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Anxiety
  • Oct 10th 2024
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Answers
Is Male Interest In Pornography Normal?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Answers
How Can I Stop Feeling Like He Loves Her More?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Abhilash Patel Headshot
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Abhilash Patel, Healthcare Founder and Technology Leader, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Apr 1st 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Hungry Ghosts Scroll
Opinion
A Healthy Relationship With the Digital World Is Possible
  • Mar 11th 2024
  • Est. 10 minutes read
Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Brian Trisler, Co-Founder of A Place for Mom, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Mar 4th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Ross McKenzie holds a sign bearing 'Bipolar' while filming 'Bipolarized' in New York City, symbolizing his commitment to challenging the modern mental health care model
Opinion
Redefining Mental Health in a Modern World
  • Feb 9th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read
Ross Mckenzie, Contributor
Ross Mckenzie Contributor
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Jeff Smith to Venture Advisory Team and Digital Operations
  • Feb 5th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Ryan Hampton Testifying Before Congress in Support of Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living
Opinion
Why I Advocate for Mental Health (And You Should, Too)
  • Jan 12th 2024
  • Est. 5 minutes read
Ryan Hampton, Public Oversight Committee
Ryan Hampton Public Oversight Committee
MentalHealth.com MentalHelp.net Logos
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Acquires Online Mental Health Platform and Community
  • Jan 8th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Fred Joyal (left) and Gary Saint-Denis (right), Venture Advisors
Press Release
1-800-DENTIST Founders, Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, Inaugural Members of MentalHealth.com Venture Advisory Team
  • Nov 13th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
MentalHealth.com Team Photo 2024
Opinion
The Strength of the Team Is Each Individual Member. The Strength of Each Member Is the Team.
  • Nov 3rd 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Daniel Rivette
Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO
MentalHealth.com Platform Announcement
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Launches People-First Platform
  • Oct 3rd 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Co-founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, Embracing Nature
Opinion
If You Want to Find Enlightenment, You Need to Be Willing to Get Out of Your Mind
  • Oct 2nd 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read
Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Patrick Nagle and Friends
Opinion
You Never Change Things by Fighting the Existing Reality
  • Aug 10th 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer