Meet Dr.Patrick Hanson

Dr.Hanson is only accepting clients for EMDR intensive sessions at this time. Please reach out to join the wait-list for all other services or select one of our other exceptional providers

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Dr.Hanson is the Owner and Clinical Director of Fernandina Beach Therapy, where he is committed to creating a welcoming, affirming, and down-to-earth space for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. He specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma, and life transitions, using approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR. With a professional background as an EMT, 911 dispatcher, teacher, and school social worker, Dr. Hanson brings a unique understanding of trauma, high-stress environments, burnout, family systems, and the challenges faced by first responders and educators. As Clinical Director, he supports the practice’s clinical team while ensuring that care remains ethical, individualized, neurodiversity-affirming, and genuinely human...with practical strategies, real conversations, and room for humor along the way.