With 19 years psychotherapy experience, I work with individuals and couples integrating cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and existential approaches to therapy. Therapy might involve coping skills, emotional awareness, mind-body connection, learning new ways of thinking and interacting to improve quality of life and relationships, and finding meaning.  My areas of clinical focus include trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, PTSD, C-PTSD, and sexuality. 

Integrating techniques and approaches to best meet the needs of the individual, I draw from cognitive behavioral, existential, interpersonal and mindfulness modalities, with specialized training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alabama Birmingham, I taught Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

I am authorized to practice in all PsyPact States. See the “About My Practice” section below for additional information about my therapeutic approach. https://hammelpsychological.com/about-my-practice/

What to Expect

Initially, we will meet weekly or every other week. Depending on the areas and topics you want to address, treatment duration can range from brief, solution-focused to in-depth psychotherapy that might include existential and interpersonal approaches. Collaboration is key to my treatment approach. You are a full partner in determining psychotherapy direction, goals, and frequency. Your input is desired and vital to the success of your therapy.