- Focus on workplace wellbeing
- Practical steps for change
- Speaks English and Danish
About Bente
Bente Hansen is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on workplace wellbeing alongside personal concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. Bente aims to create respectful, compassionate conversations that help people take practical steps toward change.
Her approach begins with listening to what matters most to each person. She tailors sessions to the client's goals and current situation rather than following a fixed plan. That can mean talking through relationship patterns, building skills to manage anxiety, or finding ways to boost motivation and confidence.
Bente brings long experience supporting people through life transitions and losses. She also works on issues tied to attachment, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Workplace issues and social anxiety are among the areas she addresses when they affect daily functioning and wellbeing.
Her style blends client-centered care with methods that look at thoughts and emotions, attachment patterns, and deeper life themes. Sessions are collaborative, with practical steps and gentle reflection. Bente speaks English and Danish, and she practices in California.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward conversation, focused goals, and support to put new insights into action. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, with the therapist offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean starting with listening, then adding CBT tools or attachment-focused conversations as needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by making it easier to schedule sessions around work, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when weeks are hectic. It also lets people continue care during life transitions. If you want to explore how these approaches can be used online, mention your goals on the matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Danish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace problems, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work blends client-centered listening with approaches that focus on thoughts, emotions, and attachment patterns. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical, with room for reflection.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, relationship issues, and workplace stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential as a California licensed marriage and family therapist and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Danish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.