Courtney Hammer
The only way out is through- Robert Frost
Board Certified Art Therapist - Licensed Professional Counselor
ATR-BC, LPC
Finding the right words to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions can be difficult.
I practice with a person-centered approach and see the value in creating artwork as a cathartic and sensory release with clients. I am passionate about the creative process and use artwork as a non-verbal outlet for those who struggle to identify their thoughts and feelings verbally. Art work can also be a means for the individual to relax and foster healthy communications with the therapist.
I promote holistic and realistic expectations for healing and provide a genuine atmosphere for the individual to feel understood and accepted.
Experience
I am a board-certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with a variety of individuals walking through mental health struggles, trauma, behavioral difficulties, adoption/foster care, physical disabilities, grief/loss, and pediatric oncology. A primary focus of my work has been with children ages 4-18 and I strives to see the individual as a whole and focus on improving their overall well-being. I practice with a person-centered approach and see the value in creating artwork as a cathartic and sensory release with clients. I am passionate about the creative process and uses artwork as a non-verbal outlet for those who struggle to identify their thoughts and feelings verbally. I promote holistic and realistic expectations for healing and provides a genuine atmosphere for the individual to feel heard and accepted.
I am also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilize strength-based techniques to help you reduce negative perceptions about yourselves and your current situation. When working through trauma, I will work with you at your own pace and will help guide you on your own journey of healing. I feel the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important aspects of therapy, as the you should always feel safe, comfortable and not judged for what you are experiencing.
Client Focus
Individuals 6 years and older
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy - Strength-based - humanistic - person-centered - Trauma-focused
Issues
ADHA - Adoption - Anxiety - Autism - Behavioral - Physical disabilities - Depression - Grief and loss - Oppositional Defiance (ODD) - Self Esteem - Sexual and Physical Abuse - Suicidal Ideation - Trauma/PTSD - Impulse Control Disorders
About me
I love to spend time with my family and friends, be outside, create artwork, cook, and go for walks with my dog. I enjoy any show/movie with humor and love to have a good laugh (because laughter is also some of the best medicine).
Insurances approved include
Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, Quest, Capital Blue, Medical Assistance and Geisinger, HSA, FSA, and Self Pay
To schedule
email at MOHInfo@couselingmail.com or complete the contact form. https://hushforms.com/mohinfo-secure-contact-form
Current Clients
I can be reached at Courtney@counselingmail.com