David Hanna(He/Him/His)

David works with adolescents (15+) and adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or challenges with relationships. His clients often describe feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about why they are feeling bad. Many seek therapy during periods of change—beginning college, starting or ending relationships, moving, or redefining purpose—and value having a space to make sense of their experiences and emotions.

David approaches therapy as a collaborative and relational process grounded in empathy, authenticity, and curiosity. He believes meaningful change occurs through the therapeutic relationship, where safety and trust allow for deeper exploration and growth. His work integrates existential and humanistic perspectives with elements of motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and depth-oriented approaches. Through these frameworks, David helps clients cultivate insight into the patterns shaping their lives, develop skills to manage difficult emotions, and reconnect with values that foster resilience and fulfillment.

Drawing from his professional background in mental health counseling and social work, David brings a grounded, trauma-informed perspective to his practice. He is attentive to the ways that environment, identity, social systems, and lived experiences influence one’s sense of self and well-being. His integrative and holistic style emphasizes both reflection and action—supporting clients in understanding their internal world while developing practical ways to create change in daily life.

David provides counseling in South Portland and offers both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate accessibility and comfort. His office environment is warm, calm, and conversational—designed to help clients feel at ease as they engage in self-exploration and growth. Whether clients are working through a specific issue or seeking greater meaning and balance, David aims to provide a compassionate and collaborative space to support them in moving toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.