Meet your therapist


Hannah Braun, LMHC

Having worked with hundreds of clients as a mental health therapist, I have experience helping people to achieve success with managing stress, regulating emotions, improving relationships, and navigating change. I use a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to recognize their full potential and providing them with tools to make lasting changes in their lives. Experienced in providing Gender Affirming Care, I’ve been trained in many evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am motivated to assist clients with finding self-fulfillment and overall wellness; with a background in theatre, I believe that many aspects of life, including music, arts, and sports, can provide therapeutic benefits. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space for clients to explore their challenges and reach their full potential.

Victor Frankl once said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. I believe that we each have the potential for change! At the start of therapy, we will work together to identify goals and create a plan for change like this. My goal is to assist clients with filling their “toolbox” with skills, techniques, and tricks to strengthen their ability to take control of their own lives and navigate any challenges as they arise. I believe that the end goal of therapy is to no longer need therapy. It is my aim that by the end of our time together, clients feel empowered and capable of moving forward independently with the skills to cope with their emotions, manage stress, and navigate challenges.

I’m a therapist who provides her clients with validation, education, and practical skills from evidence-based modalities. I believe that therapy is the client’s personal time and I’m flexible to follow along with their needs and desires for the session: I begin each session with a check-in, allowing clients the space to bring up any stressors or challenges that they would like. Sessions typically focus on reviewing skills that have been discussed in previous sessions, processing stressors and emotions, and introducing new skills. I like giving clients a goal, assignment, or idea to reflect on between sessions. It is always very rewarding for me to see the progress that my clients make over time!

Topics I specialize in:

Anxiety

Boundary Issues

Career burnout

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Coping Mechanism Development

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Gender Affirming Care

Low Self Esteem

Parenting Issues

School Stress


Insurances Accepted:

  • United Healthcare PPO and POS

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS)

  • Oxford

  • Aetna PPO and POS

  • GEHA

  • Meritain

  • Oscar

  • Nippon

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • UHC Student Resources

  • Allied Benefit Systems


Getting Started:

Questions? You can call our office at 716-404-9199 to ask about insurance, set up questions, or to book an intake appointment without a consultation.

Would you like a consultation? You can reach out to Hannah directly on our billing platform here or directly by email at: HannahBraun@becomethewaytherapy.com

How does it work?

  • Evaluation

    We meet for an hour to discuss what’s bringing you in and how I can help. We’ll outline a plan of action and schedule around implementing it. There is a free consultation before this if you’re unsure if this is the right fit for you.

  • Therapy

    After the evaluation, we’ll decide how frequently to meet and work through a treatment plan that we make together to address the goals you have for treatment.

  • Maintenance

    After achieving your goals with therapy, sessions may end or they can enter a maintenance form for touching base and more subtle course corrections if desired (usually conducted much less frequently).

  • Location

    Currently, all of our appointments are being offered remotely via video calls.

  • Out of Pocket Cost

    The upfront cost of 60-minute sessions is $150 if not covered by insurance. Payment is due at the time of service and receipts are provided for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.