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Dr. Robert Hanser, LPC

Practical, tailored therapy for life’s toughest seasons
  • Substance use recovery
  • Trauma and anger support
  • Couples and family work

About Dr. Robert Hanser

Dr. Robert Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and Texas with 25 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of concerns. His background includes focused work with substance use issues, family violence, abuse, trauma, anger, and concerns related to military and veteran life. He has also worked with police officers and police families, and he welcomes people who feel stuck or at a standstill, including those searching for meaning and direction in their lives.

His counseling style can be person-centered, using reflective listening to help clients feel heard and understood, and can also become more directive when clients want clear feedback and practical options. Dr. Hanser has substantial experience working with couples and families, and he integrates both deeper, subconscious-focused exploration and more traditional cognitive-behavioral strategies, depending on what fits the client’s goals.

Dr. Hanser’s aim is to help clients move toward a higher quality of life by offering concrete perspectives and choices while remaining nonjudgmental and keeping client well-being as the central priority. He tailors therapy to the needs and preferences each person brings to the work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Robert Hanser have?

Dr. Robert Hanser has 25 years of experience as a counselor, working with individuals across a wide range of concerns.

Is Dr. Robert Hanser a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Robert Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is licensed in Texas (TX LPC 18075) and Louisiana (LA LPC 3747).

In which languages does Dr. Robert Hanser provide therapy?

Dr. Robert Hanser provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Robert Hanser located?

Dr. Robert Hanser is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Dr. Robert Hanser as my therapist?

Sessions with Dr. Robert Hanser are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs.

Does Dr. Robert Hanser work with international clients?

Yes. Dr. Robert Hanser works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Robert Hanser cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical Tools and Deeper Insight

Dr. Robert Hanser draws from approaches that balance supportive listening with clear, actionable next steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on reflective listening and a steady, nonjudgmental space, which can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is more skills-based and looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. It often supports clients who want practical strategies for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, anger, and day-to-day coping. For clients processing trauma and painful experiences, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an additional option that can help people work through difficult memories in a structured, step-by-step way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Hanser collaborates with clients to clarify goals and preferences, and then adjusts the balance of supportive, person-centered work and more directive feedback based on what the client is requesting and what seems most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep support consistent, whether clients are at home, traveling, or living internationally.

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