About Sabrin Hanan

Sabrina specializes in helping her clients heal their depression and anxiety, and develop skills to better manage their neurodivergence. She is currently a Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and is honored to support clients in this non-pathologizing approach, helping them create collaboration and harmony with both the inner and outer world.

About my clients:

My clients want to build their best lives for themselves and those they love. Adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and businesses are part of my practice. They can be neurodivergent, highly sensitive sensory processors, ADD/ADHD, on the autism spectrum, or survivors of T and t trauma. They identify as Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ2A+, cis, and wyte. They often struggle with depression, OCD, addiction, parenting, aging, anxiety, family or marital conflict, workplace issues, and athletic performance.

My Values as a therapist:

I believe each of us has the innate ability to heal ourselves and that anyone at any stage of life can rewire their brain and this can change the trajectory of their life. Each person has all they need to heal, bloom, and thrive already inside of them. The barriers to the best possible life come from the strategies we learn to survive with our caretakers and in society. Some strategies helped us stay alive and stay connected but now those same strategies may be harming us and keeping us from getting what we want from life. In my healing journey in therapy, I learned from the hypercritical, anxious, depressed, and destructive parts of myself they all have gifts to give me. These gifts greatly improve my life day to day and they were offered to me by my Parts when I took the time and did the hard work of getting to know and appreciate them.

My Approach to helping:

As a therapist, my goal is to provide empathic support, safety, and evidence-based practices to facilitate healing and restore hope. I value collaborative work so as we work together, we create a plan to meet and honor your unique needs. My approach to therapy includes modalities developed to address, understand, and resolve trauma including the evidenced-based approaches of Internal Family Systems supported by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment Theory.

I came to this way of helping people by learning from clients who are survivors of incest, sexual assault, trafficking, inter-racial violence, and patriarchy. I have strengthened my ability to help by learning from high performers (children through seniors) by collaborating with them to uncover and utilize internal gifts and resources.

My background includes 27 years as a contractor to law enforcement as a Behavioral Analyst, an educator from grade school through university, a licensed mediator and organizational development consultant, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and therapist. The tools I teach clients become part of their everyday life and they feel a sense of ownership and control over them that improves their overall enjoyment of life and helps them feel in control moment by moment during their day.

What is Neurodivergence?

If you’ve been diagnosed with Neurodivergence or Autism Spectrum Disorder, and are seeking counseling in Bozeman Montana, it’s important to work with a mental health professional who is trained in neurodivergence. Neurodivergence refers to the idea that variations in brain functioning and cognitive processes are a natural and valuable part of human diversity. It encompasses a range of conditions and ways of thinking that deviate from what is considered typical or neurotypical. The concept challenges the notion that these differences should be viewed solely as disorders or deficiencies, instead recognizing them as part of the spectrum of human cognition.

Key aspects of neurodivergence include:

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Includes a range of conditions characterized by differences in social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors.

2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Involves difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

3. Dyslexia: Affects reading and language processing, often resulting in challenges with decoding words and spelling.

4. Dyscalculia: Involves difficulties with math and number-related concepts.

5. Dysgraphia: Affects writing and fine motor skills, leading to difficulties with handwriting and written expression.

6. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Involves unusual responses to sensory stimuli, which can affect how one experiences and interacts with the environment.

Neurodivergence emphasizes that these differences can offer unique perspectives and strengths. It advocates for acceptance and understanding rather than a focus on "fixing" or normalizing individuals. The goal is to create environments where neurodiverse individuals can thrive and contribute their unique talents and perspectives.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person thinks, interacts, and experiences the world. It's called a "spectrum" because it includes a wide range of symptoms and levels of severity. People with ASD might have challenges with communication, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors or interests.

The exact causes of ASD aren't fully understood, but it’s believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Each individual with ASD is unique, so the ways in which they experience the condition can vary greatly. Early diagnosis and tailored support can help people with ASD develop skills and strategies to navigate daily life effectively.

Sessions Conducted in Bozeman or Pray Montana and Virtually via Teletherapy.

Counseling, Therapy & Wellness Coaching

Therapy Techniques:

• Internal Family Systems

• Coaching

• Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)

• Person-Centered (Rogerian)

• Attachment

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

• Premarital Counseling

• Couples Therapy

• Trauma Therapy

Concerns Treated:

• ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD

• Adolescent

• Aging Concerns

• Anxiety

• Career Counseling

• Coparenting

• Cultural Systemic Oppression

• Divorce, Family Conflict

• Grief Loss

• Highly Sensitive Person

• Historical/Intergenerational Trauma

• LGBTQ

• Sexual Abuse or Assault

• PTSD

• Toxic Masculinity

• Veterans/ Military Service

• Women’s Issues