Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hamer worked in a university setting as head of campus counseling for 20-years, where he developed deep expertise in the treatment of students and young adults while also teaching psychology. For the past 5+ years he has been working as a psychologist in a private practice setting, where he has developed expertise in working with patients suffering from anxiety disorders, depression and OCD. Dr. Hamer is adept at working with couples, as well as individuals. He has developed numerous courses over the years that enable patients to work on skills to cope with issues such as anxiety and pain management.
Dr. Hamer’s therapeutic approach can be best described as integrative. He works primarily in CBT, plus a large amount of good old fashioned client-centered therapy. His goal is to build a unique client model for everyone he works with.
Working with Dr. Hamer, clients should expect to learn skills to help manage their symptoms and feel better. They will be taught exercises that they can practice in between sessions to accelerate their improvement. Clients will also gain insights into the origins of their symptoms.
The keys to a good therapist / client relationship are mutual respect and presence.
Dr. Hamer utilizes therapeutic modalities such as:Â CBT, mindfulness, relaxation / meditation techniques, gestalt / experiential interventions
Academic Credentials / Details:
PhD in Counseling Psychology, University at Albany
Dr. Hamer treats Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Couples
He has significant experience with: Anger Management, Asperger’s Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dementia, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Grief Counseling, Insomnia, Marriage Counseling, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorder, Stress Management
