Lauren Hammond, PhD

Please note, I am NOT accepting new stage one DBT clients at this time. E-Passport & Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Psychology (APIT) through PSYPACT®: Active. See participating states at PSYPACT.org. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Washington state and enjoy working with older teens (16+) and adults. I specialize in working with individuals who are having difficulty regulating intense emotions, have experienced trauma, are struggling with self-harm or suicidal ideation, or are exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation. E-Passport & Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Psychology (APIT) through PSYPACT®: Active. See participating states here. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for working together—one characterized by compassion, curiosity, open-mindedness, humor, and genuineness. While valuing evidence-based interventions, I also work hard to explicitly consider the cultural, social, and structural forces impacting each person’s individual needs. I approach therapy primarily from behavioral, cognitive, and mindfulness-based perspectives, and have specific expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression and anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder as well as a range of additional disorders with emotion dysregulation. I also have expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE)/Dialectic Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) for trauma and PTSD. I am passionate about providing anti-oppressive care for the LGBTQIA+ community and offer assessments and letters for Gender Affirming Surgery.