Alexa Hammer
San Jose
Summary
Over 8 years of experience working in a therapeutic setting with teens and adults. Skilled at providing solution-focused therapy for clientele. Ability to relate to diverse populations and treat a wide range of presenting concerns. Experience in leadership positions: teaching, group facilitations, and public speaking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LMFT
Mindset Therapy
San Jose, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Self-employed therapy private practice, providing therapy to teens and adults.
- Work with a variety of presenting concerns including: trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, addictive behaviors, eating disorders and body image difficulties, anger management, mood fluctuations.
- Use a variety of theoretical approaches depending on the client and their needs, of which include: CBT, DBT, Humanistic, and Solution-Focused.
LMFT Group Facilitator and On-Site Counselor
Silicon Valley Recovery
San Jose, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate groups to high acuity clients, using evidence-based approaches to teach life and coping skills.
- Provide one-on-one counseling to adults in residential treatment facility.
- Attend weekly clinical meetings to work collaboratively with other staff and ensure best practice.
Associate MFT
Los Gatos Counseling Center
San Jose, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide counseling services to families, teens, and adults.
- Work with a variety of presenting concerns, including: PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, eating disorders, life/career transitions, and relationship issues.
- Attend regular supervision meetings to consult cases and work collaboratively with the team.
Associate MFT
Cielo House
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide counseling services to teens suffering from eating disorders.
- Provide family and individual therapy.
- Lead weekly groups on a variety of topics including: self-esteem, body image, and coping skills.
- Attend regular group and individual supervision to consult cases and work collaboratively with team.
Associate MFT
Palo Alto Therapy
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide CBT therapy to teens, adults, families, and couples.
- Use a strictly evidence based approach to work with a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, panic disorder, eating disorders, depression, PTSD.
- Attend regular supervision meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
06-2014
B.A - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
06-2014
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Grief counseling
- Problem-solving
- Coping skills
- Solution-focused techniques
Timeline
LMFT Group Facilitator and On-Site Counselor
Silicon Valley Recovery
01.2024 - Current
LMFT
Mindset Therapy
03.2021 - Current
Associate MFT
Cielo House
08.2019 - 01.2020
Associate MFT
Palo Alto Therapy
09.2018 - 09.2019
Associate MFT
Los Gatos Counseling Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz