Dr. Hana Nielsen-Kneisler

Biography

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working in human services with adults, children, and families.  As a psychologist, I have worked in a range of clinical settings, including community mental health clinics, college counseling centers, inpatient forensic hospitals, and government agencies.  

I am a second career psychologist and earned my JD prior to pursuing graduate work in psychology.  I worked for firms in healthcare consulting, global nonprofits, and corporate law before stepping into my passion for understanding the nuances of the human psyche.  I have lived and worked internationally, traveled extensively, and have conversational fluency in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.  I am committed to understanding myself as a cultural being and to pursuing relationships based on reflective engagement, equity, and justice. 

My work is also informed by my experience with meditation and contemplative practices.  I hold a deep reverence for multiple approaches to understanding the human experience.