Kari Hammer, MA, LPC-S

Welcome to my bio and congrats on making the decision to seek support (proud of you!)

In July of 2024, I will complete my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marshall University and will begin working towards my Professional Clinical Counseling licensure (LPCC).  

I enjoy working with individuals between the ages of 20 and 90 years old. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients through all seasons of their adult life, navigating the many life transitions that can often be distressing. I engage clients using multiple therapeutic interventions that tailor to each client’s current needs.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, shame-free space where clients can feel comfortable sharing the challenges that they are experiencing so together we can get beyond them. I desire for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood and I am open to meeting them wherever they are at. I bring with me care, compassion, kindness, and humor (when appropriate, of course!)

My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, identity exploration, personal growth, issues with self-esteem/confidence, difficulties in adjusting to new life situations, aging, family issues, grief/loss, bereavement, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+, HIV/AIDS, terminal illness, trauma, and Sexual Offender treatment.

A little about me so you can ‘get to know me’: My purpose in life has always been to help people. I worked in the nonprofit sector for 25 years raising money for disease-related causes before becoming a therapist. My friends would describe me as attentive, a good listener, caring, and sometimes funny. I love listening to music, walking/hiking/biking, talking with friends, family and loved ones, and being anywhere doing anything by water (pools, lakes, oceans; I love them all!)

It would be an honor to walk alongside you. Reach out!

Educational Background

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Master of Nonprofit Management, Regis University, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN