Hannah Drainville, MS, MHC

About

Pre-Licensed Professional in Boston, MA. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief
• Parenting
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• AdlerianBased on Alfred Adler's ideas. Looks at a person's goals, sense of belonging and early family experiences, and encourages connection with others.
• Art TherapyUses drawing, painting or other art-making to express and explore feelings, with a therapist trained in art therapy. No artistic skill is needed.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)The main behavioral therapy for OCD: gradually facing feared situations or thoughts while resisting the urge to carry out compulsions.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• GestaltFocuses on the here and now, and on noticing what a person is feeling and doing in the moment, often through experiments such as role-play.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Adoption, Cancer, Chronic Pain, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, First Responders, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, LGBTQ+, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Veterans, Women's Issues

Insurance

Not a Medicaid Participant, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Meritain Health, Nippon Life Benefits, Northwell Direct, Optum, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Wellfleet

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Immuno-disorders, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Suffolk University

Other offices

Boston, 02135

Education & qualifications