About Hanna
Hanna Recktenwald is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through what feels hard and begin to make steady changes. Hanna uses plain language and practical steps so conversations feel useful from the first visit.
With four years of practice, Hanna draws on evidence-based techniques to support people working through post-traumatic stress, communication problems, and young adult concerns.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most right now and on skills clients can try between meetings. She encourages small experiments and clearer communication patterns to reduce overwhelm. Hanna aims to help people build more self-love and stronger boundaries.
She works at a measured pace and tailors tools to each person’s needs. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who choose Hanna can expect straightforward conversations about practical steps forward.
She explains options and helps set simple goals. Hanna’s approach keeps the work focused and achievable. Based in New York, Hanna offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules.
She welcomes questions about how sessions work and what to expect at the first meeting.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Hanna uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One approach emphasizes managing anxiety and stress with breathing, grounding, and simple behavior changes to reduce panic and daily overwhelm. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people organize memories, reduce reactivity, and build coping skills to handle triggers and flashbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hanna will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be simpler for those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, short reflections, and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English