A warm, collaborative space to make sense of who you are becoming.
If you’re working out who you are and who you want to become, especially in the in-between years of early adulthood, Hanna Benkowski offers a thoughtful, encouraging place to do that work. She is passionate about helping clients understand themselves as they navigate life transitions and challenges.
Hanna is a doctoral trainee therapist at Nashville Psych who believes therapy is a powerful space for growth, insight, and meaningful change, and she is committed to creating an environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
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How Hanna works
Hanna takes an integrative, client-centered approach, drawing on multiple therapeutic modalities and tailoring her work to each client’s unique needs, identities, and goals. She values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, and her approach is both evidence-based and relationally grounded. She strives to cultivate an emotionally safe and encouraging space to explore.
Areas of focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Identity development
- Relational concerns
- Emerging adulthood: college transitions, early career uncertainty, changing relationships, and questions of purpose and belonging
Hanna is affirming of diverse identities and experiences, including LGBTQ+ communities, and welcomes clients of all identities and backgrounds.
Education and training
Hanna is currently pursuing her PhD in Counseling Psychology at Tennessee State University and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. As a doctoral trainee at Nashville Psych, she is supervised by Dr. Nisha Bhatt, PsyD, a licensed psychologist, ensuring a high standard of care for every client.
Outside of her clinical work, Hanna enjoys long walks with her dog, getting lost in a good book with a cup (or two) of coffee, and exploring new restaurants around Nashville with loved ones.
Ready to work together?
Hanna is currently accepting new clients. If her warm, affirming, and growth-focused approach feels like the right fit, she would be glad to hear from you.
Call (615) 582-2882 or email clientcare@nashvillepsych.com. We respond quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hanna work with?
Hanna works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, and relational concerns, with a particular passion for young adults in emerging adulthood.
What is a doctoral trainee?
A doctoral trainee is an advanced clinician completing supervised clinical work as part of a doctoral program. Hanna is pursuing her PhD in Counseling Psychology and practices under the supervision of Dr. Nisha Bhatt, PsyD, a licensed psychologist at Nashville Psych.
What is Hanna’s therapeutic approach?
Hanna takes an integrative, client-centered approach, drawing on multiple modalities and tailoring her work to each client’s needs, identities, and goals. Her approach is evidence-based and relationally grounded.
Does Hanna work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes. Hanna is affirming of diverse identities and experiences, including LGBTQ+ communities, and welcomes clients of all identities and backgrounds.
Is Hanna accepting new clients?
Yes, Hanna is currently accepting new clients. Call (615) 582-2882, email clientcare@nashvillepsych.com, or schedule a free phone consultation to get started.