Lesley Hammond, Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Hammond is a post-graduate therapist who specializes in building trusting relationships. Lesley works jointly with her clients to create workable and attainable goals in support of each individual's needs. Dr. Hammond's undergraduate studies in Psychology were completed at Kennesaw State University. Lesley received her Master of Arts from Argosy University Atlanta and continued to complete her counseling doctoral program at Argosy as well.

Dr. Hammond's therapeutic foundation is based on providing a safe place for clients to express, explore, and better understand their vulnerabilities and strengths. Lesley utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as person-centered and strength-based interventions. I have found that when individuals are supported through these theoretical interventions, they have the ability to better understand and develop coping skills to overcome their unhelpful thoughts and behaviors," she says. While completing her doctoral internship, she spent several months working within the Smyrna, GA, Ridgeview Institute's detoxification program. One of the most valuable lessons Dr. Hammond learned was that "everyone in the program had a story," and whether that story was shared in individual counseling sessions or in a group session, feeling safe enough to express how one thinks and feels is healing in itself. No matter what the challenge, please reach out to Lesley to explore the therapeutic possibilities in creating mindful and meaningful changes.