Spirit Lake Health Center

Deb Hanson

LCSW, Supervisor

I believe that the philosophy of rural social work centers around a deeply rooted holistic work view, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals, families and communities. This includes empowering our individual and communities by recognizing their unique strengths, fostering resilience and advocating for social justice while addressing specific challenges related to geographical isolation, limited resources and strong social ties while respecting the inherent cultural values and identities of the community I serve.

-Deb Hanson

Deb was born and raised in North Dakota. She was raised on a farm and learned how to drive a tractor and combine and an early age. She was married and raised a family on her and her husband’s family farm until she went back to university and got her masters in Clinical Social Work. Deb enjoys fishing with her husband and going for walks.

Experiences:

  • Deb has worked in multiple clinical settings including at Lake Region Human Center, Four Winds School as a therapist, Spirit Lake Health Center years ago originally with Dr. Greg Volk, and operated Country Counseling in Devils Lake for many years. She has experience with groups, individual therapy.

 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

  • Masters in Social Work, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

 

License/Certificates: 

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW North Dakota

  • North Dakota

 

Memberships:

  • Member of the National Association of Social Workers
  • Treasurer of Eldon Township St. Olaf Church

 

Services Provided:

  • Mental health supervision for staff, Individual Therapy, group sessions as space provide TF-CBT, DBT and other therapies as patient requires.