Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD

Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.

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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. He also holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. With over 20 years of training under holistic and spiritual mentors, he explores the mind-body connection and its role in natural healing.

Education

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

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

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..

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Answers
Can my partner stop watching porn?
  • Apr 19th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Personal Development
Media Is Emotional
  • Apr 14th 2025
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Glossophobia the ‘Fear of Public Speaking’
  • Mar 27th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
Does a Therapist Have to Report Self-Injury as Suicidal?
  • Mar 14th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Stimulants
  • Mar 10th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
I Can’t Continue Without Affection
  • Mar 9th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Answers
Living in Fear of the Next Outburst
  • Mar 9th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Family Health
How to Resolve Parent-Child Conflict
  • Mar 2nd 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Gary Gilles, LCPC Writer
Women's Health
The Three Stages of Labor
  • Feb 24th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
Answers
Is It a Concern That I Get Aroused by Fictional Sadistic Fantasies?
  • Feb 24th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
Is Holding a Partner’s Throat During Sex About Control?
  • Feb 24th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
Having to Choose Between My Husband and My Son
  • Feb 23rd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Answers
My Girlfriend’s Family Destroying Our Relationship
  • Feb 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
Does Alcohol Reveal People’s True Personality?
  • Feb 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
How Do You Stand Up to Verbal Abuse?
  • Feb 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Relationships
Why We Fight Over Nothing
  • Feb 21st 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dana Vince, LPC Writer
Addiction
Drug-Induced Osteoporosis
  • Feb 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. Writer
Answers
I Got Everything I Wanted… So Why Am I Still Miserable?
  • Feb 20th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Writer
Eating Disorders
Impulsivity in Bulimia Nervosa
  • Feb 20th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Michael Adamowicz, LICSW (In remembrance)
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)
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
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
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My Fiancée Left Me After Discovering My Past Porn Use
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, 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
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MentalHealth.com Appoints Abhilash Patel, Healthcare Founder and Technology Leader, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Apr 1st 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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MentalHealth.com Appoints Brian Trisler, Co-Founder of A Place for Mom, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Mar 4th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Jeff Smith to Venture Advisory Team and Digital Operations
  • Feb 5th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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MentalHealth.com Acquires Online Mental Health Platform and Community
  • Jan 8th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, to Lead Clinical Affairs Team and Serve as Clinical Director
  • Nov 27th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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MentalHealth.com Launches People-First Platform
  • Oct 3rd 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
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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
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Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director