Hey there! I'm Dr. Hannah Singer, licensed clinical psychologist and adult psychotherapist practicing in Encino. 

Therapy approach

What's my approach to therapy? To put it simply, we work as a team to identify where you're stuck and then I help you get unstuck. I'll ask guided questions that help you understand yourself better and gain new perspectives. I will listen to you and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to sort through tough or confusing stuff. We will identify any unhelpful patterns you're repeating and work towards healthier alternatives. I'll also teach you effective coping tools and strategies to reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. 
Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on what you want to get out of therapy. During our first few sessions, I will get an understanding of the problem and what you hope to accomplish during our time together. Then we can tailor our sessions based on your unique needs and desired goals. 

​Regardless of the treatment method used, I will always treat you with respect and compassion and we will work collaboratively as a team to ensure you feel comfortable with the pace and level of depth of therapy.

For information about what to expect from the first therapy session and other common questions, click here. 

Education & Training

I completed my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. I returned home to sunny California for graduate school where I earned my Master's degree and then my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. 

I have specialized training in Grief & Loss, Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy, and Maternal Mental Health issues including Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (ie: postpartum depression). 

Experience

I have experience working in a variety of settings with a wide range of presenting problems. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as: 

  • Individual, couple, family, and group therapist at Santa Anita Family Services, a community mental health agency
  • Group facilitator for a grief support group at OUR HOUSE grief support center in West L.A.
  • Crisis counselor for at-risk youth at Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin crisis center
  • Individual and group therapist of recovering addicts and alcoholics at Tarzana Treatment Centers, a residential substance abuse treatment facility for dual-diagnosed adults
  • On-site therapist for children at an elementary school in Alhambra Unified School District
  • Individual therapist and mental health outreach to college and graduate students as a postdoctoral fellow at Mount Saint Mary’s University Counseling and Psychological Services, a university counseling center

I’ve led the following therapy groups:
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  • Grief and Loss support group
  • Healthy Relationships and Effective Communication
  • Mindfulness Meditation in early recovery
  • Effective Parenting educational group
  • Court-mandated Domestic Violence perpetrators educational group
  • LGBT support group
  • Women in early recovery support group

Memberships & Affiliations

License 

My California license (PSY28520) is regulated by the California Board of Psychology.  

Contact me.

Contact me if you're interested in working with me. We will talk briefly about why you're seeking therapy and whether I'd be a good fit for you before scheduling an initial session.