Hannah Kesten

MFTC

Therapist

About Hannah Kesten

Hannah’s believes her most important role as a therapist is her role as a human being. To her, leaning into her humanness means letting go of assumptions, leading with curiosity rather than judgment, bringing a grounded presence into the therapy room, and trusting that you are the expert on your own experience. And, of course, a little humor never hurts.

Sitting across from clients who trust Hannah to hold their stories is a privilege she does not take lightly. Whether she is working with an adolescent, an individual, or a couple, she prioritizes creating a relationship rooted in trust, safety, and authenticity. Therapy can invite us to “hold up the mirror” to parts of ourselves and our relationships that may be difficult to look at alone. Together, we can get curious about the patterns keeping you stuck, recognize the strengths you already possess, and better understand how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and the people around you.

When working with couples, Hannah draws primarily from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing solely on improving communication, she helps couples understand what is happening underneath their conflict. Behaviors such as pursuing, withdrawing, becoming defensive, or shutting down often serve an important protective purpose, even when they unintentionally create more distance.

Above all, Hannah believes the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most meaningful parts of therapy. She values collaboration, authenticity, warmth, and the occasional moment of humor. Therapy can involve incredibly difficult conversations, but she also believes there should be room for laughter, celebration, and recognizing the moments when something that once felt impossible begins to feel a little lighter.

On any given day, you might find Hannah starting a new craft (most likely painting or knitting), cuddling with her cats, walking a trail, practicing yoga, planning her next travel destination, or finding yet another space in her apartment that she’s convinced needs to be reorganized!