Erin Hamer, LCSW

Erin Hamer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds both a bachelor degree and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University with a concentration in health and mental health, and she brings an empathetic, supportive approach to each therapeutic relationship. Erin aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood, and past feedback has described her as relatable and honest.

Her practice focuses on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and identity work, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career and depression, and coaching. She also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and work with LGBTQ+ clients. Erin is available to individuals seeking Christian-informed counseling and welcomes clients who prefer a counselor of color.

Erin offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. A majority of her availability is in the evenings, with some daytime flexibility to accommodate clients' lives. She approaches therapy collaboratively, helping clients explore goals and next steps as they work toward growth and resilience.

How Erin Integrates Therapeutic Approaches Online

Erin draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their feelings and values at their own pace; it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating identity, and addressing relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, making it a good fit for short-term symptom relief and behavior change.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Erin works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then tailors techniques from these approaches to create a personalized plan. Together the therapist and client assess what feels most helpful and adjust over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain momentum between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistent progress toward personal goals.