About Hanna
Clinical History
Hanna Del Toro, LCSW, has worked in the human services field for over 20 years, supporting individuals across the lifespan—from age 11 to 100. Her practice is inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed, with experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with chronic illness, complex medical concerns, or disability. Hanna has been in private practice for 14 years and is passionate about helping individuals feel empowered, get their needs met, and meet life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion.
Her areas of focus include:
Education and Certifications
Professional ExperienceHanna’s clinical background includes a wide range of roles supporting individuals and families across various settings:
Hanna Del Toro, LCSW, has worked in the human services field for over 20 years, supporting individuals across the lifespan—from age 11 to 100. Her practice is inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed, with experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with chronic illness, complex medical concerns, or disability. Hanna has been in private practice for 14 years and is passionate about helping individuals feel empowered, get their needs met, and meet life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion.
Her areas of focus include:
- Depression and anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Grief and loss across all ages
- Life transitions, including retirement, role changes, and shifting identities
- General life stressors and overwhelm
- Medical challenges and disability-related concerns
- Divorce and blended family dynamics
- Teen parents and foster youth aging out of care
- School and home life challenges for adolescents
- Bullying and peer difficulties
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Elder care and caregiver support
- Relationship concerns and family conflict
- Support for individuals with mentally ill family members
- Substance use challenges in both adolescents and adults
Education and Certifications
- Master of Science in Social Work (MSW), University of Texas at Austin, 2006
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2011
- Certified Mediator, UT School of Law
Professional ExperienceHanna’s clinical background includes a wide range of roles supporting individuals and families across various settings:
- Kids Exchange – Facilitated the transition of children between conflictual households and provided supervised, court-ordered visitations
- LifeWorks – Provided direct support to adolescents and families, focusing on teenage pregnancy and helping youth transition out of the foster care system into adulthood
- Capital Area Mental Health Center – Completed a clinical internship offering counseling services to diverse populations
- Communities In Schools – Served as Program Director for a 9th grade campus, coordinating academic and emotional support for students
- Austin Lakes Hospital – Provided care in a psychiatric stabilization setting for individuals in acute crisis
- Professional Recovery Network – Supported professionals in the fields of pharmacy, veterinary medicine, ophthalmology, and dentistry with substance use and mental health concerns
- Residential Treatment Programs – Worked as a substance use counselor and discharge planner, helping clients transition to outpatient support and long-term recovery