Ida Hammer, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

Affirming. Compassionate. Empowering.

Something to know about my approach is:

My compassion-focused approach utilizes practical skills, tools, and exercises that can help free you from the patterns of shame and self-criticism, and allowing you to replace those feelings with more healthful ways of relating to yourself.

Together, we will:

create a personalized plan using mind-body practices and integrative therapy techniques to help you overcome your distress, with a greater understanding of the biological, psychological and social factors contributing to your shame or self-doubts.

I specialize in working with people who:

are seeking an LGBTQ-affirming, feminist therapist who will help them overcome difficulties related to shame, self-criticism, or low self-worth.

I became a therapist because:

I believe in the human capacity for change, growth, and transformation, and the relationship between personal and collective healing and liberation.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I provide accessible, convenient online therapy to you wherever you have access to a quality Internet connection and a comfortable space to talk.

More about me and my practice:

As a lesbian and transgender woman, I understand the value in seeing a therapist with a shared identity. Contact me for a complementary consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you.