Erin Hamer

Erin Hamer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage relationship conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She also supports concerns like self-esteem, depression, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Erin welcomes conversations about adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and multicultural or discrimination-related worries.

Erin uses a warm, nonjudgmental style and focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions. She aims to meet clients where they are and build on their strengths. Conversations tend to be straightforward and relatable, with time spent identifying small, doable goals.

Her background includes a Bachelor and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University with a concentration in Health and Mental Health. She has nine years of post-degree experience as a social worker and has worked with people from many different life backgrounds. Those years include supporting people navigating relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, and faith-informed perspectives when relevant.

Clinically, Erin draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive and emotion-focused tools. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help clients clarify goals and try new behaviors. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, clearer communication, and steps to reduce distress.

Erin offers sessions in English and is comfortable discussing LGBTQ+ matters and women's issues. She encourages a collaborative process and tailors each plan to the person in front of her.

How Erin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building trust; it helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and name emotions and improve how people communicate about feelings in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erin will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what’s working. The first few sessions are often used to set priorities and experiment with techniques together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy days, try shorter check-ins when needed, and use video or phone when travel or time is limited. The focus remains on clear communication, practical skills, and measurable steps people can take between sessions.