Jerri Hamby
About me
Jerri Hamby, LCSW has been a clinician for almost a decade. In her time she has worked with individuals from all demographics and with all different types of conditions and challenges. Throughout my career I have focused on always learning new methods and techniques that I can add to my tool kit. Treatment depends on two things; the fit between therapist and patient and how personalized the treatment is. Every Patient comes into treatment with unique challenges, differing opinions and history of experiences. For this reason it is necessary that the Clinician stay adaptable and have as many treatment options as possible. In doing treatment I focus on my 3 core guidelines.
1) Your the expert not me. I'm here to help guide you along your journey, but at the end of the day you know you the best. If a treatment or technique isn't working for you, no matter the reason, we will focus on finding things that will be a better fit.
2) Humor is key. Treatment should be a place that you enjoy going and something you enjoy doing. While the work of therapy is hard work, it doesn't have to be all work and no play. Sometimes a deep processing of an issue may require a light hearted moment. That goes right along with;
3) It doesn't have to hurt! It doesn't have to get worse before it gets better. Treatment is something that should be added as a way to improve all the other parts of your life. Therapy should NOT be a distraction from life. Therapy does no good if it leaves you raw and hurting after every session.
My goal will always be that at the end of a session you are able to feel hopeful, calmer and more up to dealing with the challenges of life. I look forward to being able to help you through your challenges using my tools and my guidelines.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jerri Hamby. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jerri is so down to earth, understanding and real. She tells it like it is and always aims to seek different perspectives. After a few months of working with her, I feel seen and understood and have been able to work through understanding how some of my childhood issues translated into issues in my relationship and work on those. I could not recommend her more! I haven’t made this kind of progress with any of my last therapists.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Jerri for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I think I hit not likely or something for one of the questions and that was an accident but it should have been the exact opposite. Jerri has been amazing to work with and I’m so grateful to have found her.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Jerri for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Jerri has an amazing ability to understand what you are struggling with and gives amazing advice and suggestions as to how to deal with those struggles. I have had a few other therapists in the past but none of them come close to comparing to Jerri. I feel lucky to have her as my therapist and appreciate all that she has done for me.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Jerri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Jerri is awesome! Super sweet and super caring - also very relatable!! :)
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Jerri for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Jerri Hamby is so good at understanding exactly how I feel even when I have trouble articulating my feelings. She is supportive and offers a lot of useful resources.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Jerri for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Jerri has been great. She really has made me feel comfortable opening up to her and has a way of helping me understand that I am not alone in my feelings. I look forward to continuing our work together to help me become the best version of myself for me and for my family.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Jerri for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd