Erin Hamer, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Erin

Erin Hamer is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and relationship concerns. She listens without judgment and offers steady support during stressful life changes. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel heard and find practical steps forward.

Erin earned a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and holds a California LCSW license (CA LCSW 69469). She brings nine years of professional experience and has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, caregiving stress, trauma, and issues around identity and intimacy.

Background and approach

She also addresses topics such as career questions, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her approach blends client-centered therapy with evidence-based techniques. Erin uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

She also draws on emotionally-focused methods to address connection and intimacy concerns, and uses solution-focused strategies when clients want practical, short-term steps. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging. Erin’s practice recognizes multicultural concerns, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness and disability, and the impacts of prejudice and discrimination.

She also supports people exploring self-love, life purpose, and recovery from infidelity or family conflict. To begin, interested people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs. Erin aims to meet clients where they are and work collaboratively toward clearer goals.

Approaches that guide online family and relationship work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. It helps people feel understood and choose the issues they want to work on.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on patterns of emotional response and connection. It can be useful when people want to improve intimacy, manage anger, or repair relationship wounds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend or combine methods accordingly. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels right for the situation.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow follow-up between sessions, and let people engage in ways that suit their communication style.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erin address?

She works with relationship and family difficulties as well as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career issues, and trauma. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and multicultural concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is empathetic and direct, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions often mix supportive conversation with goal-focused techniques.

What is her professional background?

Erin holds a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and brings nine years of experience working with diverse clients. She has a background in health and mental health social work.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in California as an LCSW, license number CA LCSW 69469, and works with clients in that region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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