Pre-licensed Therapist // Clinical Social Work
Patrick Hanson, MSW
Whether you’re working through anxiety, navigating relationships, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Email: Patrick@readytoelevate.org
Call: (973)274-5667
My Approach
Clientele & Specialties
Our First Session
My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience. I believe that healing happens in safe, supportive relationships, and I work to create a space where clients feel comfortable being fully themselves—without judgment. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavior
My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience. I believe that healing happens in safe, supportive relationships, and I work to create a space where clients feel comfortable being fully themselves—without judgment. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based interventions, and mindfulness-informed strategies, while tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals. With experience across schools, intensive in-community work, and outpatient group settings, I’ve supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I value authenticity, trust, and humor in the therapeutic process and view each session as a chance to explore, grow, and move forward—at your pace.
Our First Session
Clientele & Specialties
Our First Session
Our first session is all about getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected. I’ll ask some questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy, your goals, and any important pieces of your story you’d like to share. There’s no pressure to dive too deep right away—we’ll go at your pace
Our first session is all about getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected. I’ll ask some questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy, your goals, and any important pieces of your story you’d like to share. There’s no pressure to dive too deep right away—we’ll go at your pace.
We’ll also talk about what therapy might look like moving forward, answer any questions you have, and make sure it feels like a good fit. Most importantly, I want you to leave that first session feeling a little more hopeful and a little less alone in whatever you’re facing.
Clientele & Specialties
Clientele & Specialties
Clientele & Specialties
I am available to see children, teens and adults in person or virtually. Depending on school location in Nassau County school-based services may be available.
Specialties include:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Couples
- Neurodivergence
- Workplace Challenges
- Conflict Resolution
- Adjustments
- Blended Families
Educational Advocacy Services
Educational Advocacy Services
I recognize that navigating the education system—especially when your child has unique learning, emotional, or behavioral needs—can feel overwhelming. That’s why I am proud to offer dedicated educational advocacy services. To learn more, visit my education advocacy page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email patrick@readytoelevate.org f you cannot find an answer to your question.
My full rate is $125 however sliding fee is available as low as $70 per hour if financial barriers prevent you from receiving therapeutic services, contact me directly to explore options.
I am in-network with Aetna, Aetna EAP, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Florida Blue, Telus EAP
As your therapist, I want to ensure that your information is always protected under HIPAA. This means that everything we discuss in therapy will remain confidential between us. However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality. If you or someone else is at risk of harm—such as through suicidal or homicidal thoughts or claims of abuse—I am legally required to take action and notify the appropriate authorities as a mandated reporter.
As a telehealth provider, I take every precaution to ensure our conversations are private and secure. Please use headphones and participate in our sessions from a private space to maintain confidentiality.
Additionally, my clinical supervisor, Holly Hintz, LCSW may review my session notes. She is also a licensed professional bound by the same ethical guidelines, so your information will only be shared with them under the same confidentiality rules, with the exceptions mentioned above.
A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state.
The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.
In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.
Patrick is registered as an intern until 2030 but anticipates being fully licensed in 2027.
Patrick's Florida Department of Health license number is ISW21473.
There’s no such thing as a ‘bad kid’—just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings and needs the only way they know how. We owe it to every single one of them to always remember that.
Jessica Stephens, PhD