Elizabeth Hammer, LMHC, LCPC
Boca Raton, Florida
VerifiedTelehealth Available
Professions: Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist
Languages: English
Telephone: 754-212-8110
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My Approach to Therapy
Reaching out for therapy can be one of the hardest steps to take. You may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, stuck, or simply unsure of what to do next. Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and feeling comfortable enough to be open and vulnerable is an important part of the process.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to better understand what’s contributing to your concerns and identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Rather than relying on quick or one-size-fits-all solutions, we’ll work together to find strategies that make sense for you and your circumstances.
Through greater self-awareness and understanding, therapy can help you develop healthier ways of coping, communicating, making decisions, and responding to life’s challenges. My goal is for you to leave therapy with insights and practical skills that are useful not only in our sessions, but in your everyday life.
My Practice & Services
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process, and it’s natural to want to feel comfortable with the person you choose to work with. I invite you to reach out for a brief initial conversation so we can talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re looking for, and whether I might be a good fit for your needs.
If we decide to work together, we’ll begin by identifying your goals and creating a comfortable, collaborative space where you can be open and honest. Therapy is a process, and my goal is to help you feel understood while developing practical tools and greater confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
How Psychotherapy Can Help
Sometimes life can begin to feel harder than it used to. Work, relationships, family responsibilities, or major life changes can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the things you once enjoyed. You may know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin.
Psychotherapy provides a space to slow down, gain perspective, and better understand what you’re experiencing. Together, we can identify what’s contributing to your stress, develop healthier ways of coping, and build practical skills for navigating challenges. My goal is to help you feel more confident, capable, and in control of your life.
What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
You are always in control of what you choose to share in therapy. Opening up can take time, and there is no expectation that you have to share everything right away. Building trust and feeling comfortable with your therapist is an important part of the process. As that relationship develops, you can gradually become more open and explore the concerns that brought you to therapy at a pace that feels right for you.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
TeensAdultsElders
Groups I Work With
In therapy, we’ll explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop a clearer understanding of the patterns that may be affecting your life. Through greater self-awareness, we can identify unmet needs, improve communication and coping skills, and develop more effective ways to respond to challenges. My goal is to help you build practical skills and insights that extend beyond our sessions and can be applied to both current concerns and future situations.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Academic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesBreakupCaregiver Issues / StressCommunication ProblemsControl Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
BreathworkCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyExistential PsychotherapyHolistic PsychotherapyJournal TherapyMindfulness-Based InterventionsMotivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)