ABOUT
Get to Know Me and My Philosophy
HANNAH BEAVER, LCSW
Education and Professional Experience
Hannah received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Following her undergraduate studies, she obtained her master’s degree from Bryn Mawr College in Clinical Social Work.
She then began her clinical career working as an eating disorder therapist at the Renfrew Center, a national leader in the field, where she spent six years treating those suffering from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, exercise addiction, and body dysmorphia both individually and in groups.
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After four years as a primary therapist, Hannah was promoted to a clinical supervisor role, overseeing the team and its programming. Additionally, she worked as the Alumni Affairs Coordinator for the entire organization’s alumni relations, providing monthly webinars for former patients and organizing various events for alumni to stay connected to their recovery process.
Following her time at The Renfrew Center, Hannah worked Temple University's Tuttleman Counseling Center, helping a diverse group of students navigate the stress of college life, from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to relationships, social media pressures, and beyond.
Currently in private practice, Hannah continues to cover each of these areas as well as family conflicts and various life transitions, with a particular focus on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression and anxiety.​
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Training and Certifications
In addition to being trained extensively in the treatment of eating disorders and related body image concerns during her time at Renfrew, Hannah has also completed Certificate programs from Bryn Mawr College in the following:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate
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Group Therapy Certificate
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Child and Adolescent Clinical Social Work Certificate
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MY THERAPUTIC APPROACH
Integrative, Collaborative, Relational
Hannah strives to meet each individual’s unique needs using an integrative approach drawing from her various training.
Working under a relational framework, she often incorporates components of cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based and emotionally- focused techniques. Hannah takes the time to understand what each client is looking to accomplish from their time in therapy, and will identify goals and interventions to feel individualized to each person.
Through collaborative efforts, she helps to gain an understanding of areas of your life that feel stuck, and assist in figuring out how to break any avoidance patterns that are keeping you from moving forward in your life.​
