Aloha! I am delighted that you found me! I am a clinical social worker and an educator, deeply committed to embrace and empower those I work with towards living fuller, richer lives. I offer individuals a safe, supportive, encouraging, non-judgmental, and nurturing space where they may explore and grow. I help clients, by empowering them to take charge of their lives. My role is to illuminate the path to their ideal future. As a therapist, I draw inspiration from many sources, and have found that an integration of approaches and practices that are uniquely curated to each person and family tend to be especially effective in bringing about truly meaningful and sustainable change.
As an EMDR trained therapist, I help clients process painful life experiences that continue to impact them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a well-researched, integrative approach, that has been proven effective for the treatment of trauma. It utilizes the innate growth and healing mechanisms of the human nervous system. Clients report that they have received amazing benefits from EMDR. There is nothing more powerful for clearing trauma, abuse, and associated symptoms, including anxiety, depression, stress and grief. I also offer other therapeutic modalities, such as solution focused and psychodynamic therapy. With a Jungian perspective and being an educator of myth, I often integrate myths, archetypes, and dreamwork into my clinical work.
It takes courage to face and embrace change. I believe that we are wired for wellness and integration, and that our innate resilience and ability to heal is greater than we can fathom. I help clients create relationships where they are comfortable enough to grow. It is through authentic relationships that we find the strength to dream big. I offer my expertise and guidance to help connect clients to that which they hold as most important. You deserve to receive competent, non-judgmental, and compassionate guidance when reaching for those goals. My services are personalized to suit individual needs. Let me assist you in discovering the depths of your personal power and positive change towards a more fulfilling and happier life.Together we can find deep and meaningful connection and insight, find joy, trust, and grow. Let’s begin the process of healing!
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Coping with life changes Executive and professional coaching
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Katinka Hammerich. 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.
She is wonderful
Written on Oct 15, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She’s great
Written on Aug 13, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Hammerich, and I cannot recommend her enough. From our very first session, she was incredibly attentive, taking the time to truly understand my concerns and experiences. Her supportive demeanor made me feel safe and valued, allowing me to open up about my challenges. Dr. Hammerich is genuinely committed to helping her clients achieve an improved quality of life. I felt empowered and guided throughout the process, and I am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my mental well-being.
Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I thought it would be hard to open up and tell this woman how I feel inside but it is not what I expected. I am fortunate to have found someone that understands what I am going through, even for a short 3 times she already gives good advice. If you want someone that can observes from the outside looking in and still have a sense of humor, a person that is objective, a positive attitude, and easy to talk to and get to know. You have come to the right person. All you need to do is try.
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very attentive.
Written on Jun 08, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Hammerich is excellent!
I wanted a therapist who would challenge me, help me get down to business, get to work and maximize the time in our sessions. Dr. Hammerich is absolutely that; every session feels insightful and productive!
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Katinka for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
She’s the best. Have been talking to her on and off for ages and always remembers everything I’ve ever told her which makes me feel heard. I feel supported at all times but also have taught me how to help myself.
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Katinka for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I highly recommend Katinka! She has given me a safe space to communicate my feelings and struggles. She is encouraging, knowledgeable, and challenges me when necessary, as well. I had only been in therapy once before, and it unfortunately was not a pleasant experience; I was very hesitant and skeptical about trying again, but Katinka created a comfortable atmosphere right off the bat that allowed me to be optimistic about my healing journey. I can’t thank her enough!
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Katinka made me feel understood on our first session. I’m a very deep person and my emotions and thoughts can be both complicated and intense. Past therapists haven’t really known how to help me because other than giving me cliche advice. Katinka has giving me better help(haha) and advice curated specifically for me rather than just life tips that I could have found on google.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
She’s great
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 10 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Wonderful non judgemental listening , great suggestions for helping me to manage stress and emotions properly
Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Katinka is a kind and supportive therapist who listens to my concerns and addresses them. She offers valuable suggestions.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Katinka has been a great therapist. She listens to all of my stories and gives great advice and suggestions on things i should do and try so that i can get closer to my goals. Since I have been talking to her, some things I was hoping to do that I never thought I could do have happened. My relationships with others have grown. I am learning to follow more boundaries that will allow me to get closer to my goals. She makes you think if you really know people and that makes you be more open and not afraid of communication with others.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Miss Katinka is a really great therapist! I look forward to my sessions with her and it always makes me feel like I’m talking to a close friend who gives me solid advice, checks in with me and reminds me of how far I’ve come. She is very emphatic and offers good solutions. I’ve been through a lot the past few years but having a therapist such as Katinka talking me through everything has made a big difference in how I’ve been able to handle things and make decisions. I’m very grateful to have been matched with her!
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve been with Katinka now since 1.5 years through two major negative in life and the transformation and growth I felt and still feel I can’t even put into words. I feel I set myself free, the awareness I’ve got about myself is invaluable. Katinka has everything to do with it, her way of getting me to know myself better on so many levels has truly transformed my every day life for the better. Forever grateful!
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Katinka for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Katinka is warm, engaging, and supportive. She has been an excellent help for many months as I was going through some of the toughest times of my life. Her wisdom, positive attitude and encouragement are uplifting and valuable. I highly recommend her and Betterhelp.
Written on Oct 21, 2023 after therapy with Katinka for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love the work and support I get from Kantika. She is super accurate in pointing the things I need to see, and I m always looking forward for a session with her.
She is joyful and have a great sens of humour, this is for me very valuable as it is a great way to calm down the dramas I experience.
I am evolving, and learning how to put my boundaries and feel better with myself.
I recommend her 100/100!
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Katinka for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Katinka Hammerich is fantastic. She helped me understand things I'd been struggling with for years. Now, I'm much better equipped to manage them going forward!
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Katinka for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She was the best therapist i have had
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Katinka for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Katinka is by far the best therapist out there! She has helped me grow and heal like no other! She's so kind, caring and passionate about her work and her patients. She's always there to listen and gives me the most helpful advice. I always look forward to our sessions together. I feel at peace once we are done and I can tackle the weeks ahead, thanks to her immense help. I am so blessed to call her my therapist. She's not afraid to tell me how things are and I can't thank her enough for all the support she's provided me. Thank you so so much, Katinka!!! <3
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Katinka for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Katinka always has my best interests at heart. She is always pushing me to better myself and helping me through my issues I have going on. I would highly recommend betterhelp to my colleagues. I would also highly recommend Katinka to my colleagues. She has been nothing short of helpful.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Brilliant. Very good at tuning in on the real issues through what is said. Lovely energy
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She has helped me and is extremely supportive. I'm very comfortable talking and sharing with her. She is helping me map out my future and what that may look like while providing insight into my strengths and goals.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 1 month on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I recommend her and she has given great support.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
An amazing therapist. I really feel like Katinka listens and works with me on my goals. We've only just begun working together but I already feel very confident and can't wait for our next session.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I've had the opportunity to work with Katinka over many months. I truly appreciate her expertise, sense of humor, and kindness. She is very insightful and often offers a perspective I never considered before. I also appreciate the fact that she is refreshingly honest! We need someone like that in our lives. She has also provided a safe space for me to share deeply personal details of my life that I never thought I would feel comfortable sharing. Katinka is someone who will put you at ease and feels like a friend from the start. I am so grateful for her guidance!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Katinka has been a steady and thoughtful support in my mental health journey. Her ability to leverage her background to help someone to reflect, challenge negative core beliefs and then make practical improvements is definitely helpful. Highly recommended!
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
It's been incredible having Katinka as a thought partner! She listens to what I go through, helps me process and understand, offers possible solutions as well as pushes me to become a better version of myself. I have always enjoyed and had fun with our conversations.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Katinka is a life saver !!! My relationship with my family and boyfriend have improved exponentially due to her guidance and patience ! I could not recommend her more.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Katinka was an amazing guidance to work on my confidence and different issues that were source of negative thoughts and feelings. She listened to me and provided me with new perspectives and tools that help me through. I am really thankful and happy over working with her these past months!
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Katinka for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
In my few weeks working with Katinka, I have already noticed more confidence in myself. The worksheets she provides are extremely helpful for me to reflect on myself and how I handle different situations. I have a tendency to go off on tangents, and she is very good at directing the conversation to portions of my life that are most beneficial to talk about and gives great advice on how to think through different circumstances.
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Katinka creates an empowering safe space for me to work through my own problems as she listens and reflects back my ideas in a non-judgmental, supportive way. Absolutely perfect for what I need from counselling - highly recommend!
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fa
Katinka was what I was looking for when I signed up for Betterhelp. Someone to listen, share insight and ideas, and provoke real personal reflection. I am grateful to be working with her.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 4 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and self esteem
I like to schedule my weekly sessions with Katinka in the morning because then I can feel like I carry her positivity with me all day long! She is wonderful and very refreshing.
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
It's my honor to meet Professor Katinka on Better help platform. She is fun, loving and supportive. I feel amazed when she uses her expertise with empathy to help me go through my hurts and pains from the past in EMDR way. After just one session, I feel much relived and can accept myself more. I will never forget her help. :)
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Working with Katinka is like speaking to a friend with a lot of great advice and knowledge/experiment to back it up. She is very easy to talk to and worked with me on the skills to take on the challenges I am facing with anxiety. I strongly recommend Katinka if you are looking for an engaged, experienced therapist.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Katinka is a joy to work with. She has taken the time to understand my unique situation, and seems to hold that in her heart and mind from one session to the next. I have never felt she has oversimplified or squeezed me into a mould. Instead the asks thoughtful questions that help me more deeply explore and find a peace with the nuances of my situation in a non judgmental, light and friendly way. She also gives me helpful worksheets to reflect on between sessions.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I enjoy working with Katinka! I feel comfortable talking to her about what’s going on in my life. I don’t feel judgment in our sessions. She also has a great sense of humor which I love!
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I love accessible she is, and how easy it was so start expressing myself to her. My schedule may get busy, but Katinka is always available to chat when needed. She also is very intuned with what and how my life is going, within every aspect of every conversation. She also sends me notes and questionnaires based on our conversations key subjects, which have been extremely helpful with my self awareness. I overall love the time I get to freely express myself with Katinka.
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Katinka really listens and asks questions I didn’t even consider. She provides such a safe space. Thank you!
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She’s so logical and empathetic.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Katinka is by far the best therapist I've EVER had. She's kind, funny and really listens and cares about her patients. She has single handly changed my mind about therapy and I am so grateful for her.
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Katinka has been extremely helpful in my process of healing. She has such a positive attitude and encourages me to keep pushing . My work with her using EMDR therapy has been groundbreaking for me, while dealing with my past experiences. I’m very excited to continue my work with her.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
I genuinely think Katinka is amazing. She will be there to pick you up when you fall down. She’s my biggest cheerleader
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Katinka is so supportive and encouraging and easy to talk to. I'm so glad I found her
Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Katinka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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