Connecting to Ourselves and Our Communities
Areas of Experience:
Trauma, Attachment, Neurodiversity, Sexuality
Celebrating different ways of being inside one's nervous system and mind while also exploring how trauma has impacted attachments, sense of self, and overall wellbeing. This sometimes manifests as chronic pain and illness, other times as mood dysregulation, intense fear responses, depression, and anger.
Sex Positive
With curiosity, openness, and specific training in sexual health and sexual expression. Gender and sexuality exploration; inclusivity and community; polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, authentic relating.
Spirituality and Belief
Therapy from a humanistic standpoint that looks to holistically incorporate a whole-body experience, Utilizing trauma informed care, attention to context, intersectionality, and social justice measures. Both acknowledging and incorporating a client’s personal beliefs, devotion, and religious experiences
Life Transitions
Parenthood, Divorce, Grief/Loss, de-escalating a relationship, moving into new relationships, beginning an ethical non-monogamy journey.
About the Hannah
At Thistle and Weed Integrative Therapy, Hannah (They/Them) is the owner, and primary clinician. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Hannah has specialized training within Sex Therapy, Autism, Trauma, Religion/Spirituality, Attachment styles, and Somatic techniques.
They are neurodivergent, parent of an autistic/ADHD kiddo; Critter enthusiast with a menagerie of exotic pets (most of which are rescues); and a member of the LBTQIA+ community.
Professional Education:
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary- 2021
Level 1 Brainspotting with Cynthia Swartz- 2023
University of Michigan, School of Social Work, Sex Therapy Program- 2024
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist-2026
License Number: 00635
NPI # 1700542339
Hannah Williams-Beaver
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist