Ida Hammer

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“LGBQ/TGNB-affirming online therapy in California and New York. Specializing in Compassion Focused Therapy.”

About Me

I offer LGBQ/TGNB-affirming online therapy, creating a safe space for individuals in California and New York. Specialising in Compassion Focused Therapy, I guide clients to cultivate inner kindness and resilience. This approach helps navigate specific challenges often faced by the LGBQ/TGNB community, fostering self-understanding and emotional well-being. Together, we can build a stronger sense of self within a truly supportive online environment.

Approach

Affirming online sessions focus on noticing how self-criticism shows up and gently replacing it with curious, kind attention. From my San Francisco practice I meet with adults across California and New York in English, using short experiential exercises, guided mindfulness between sessions and practical steps to manage anxiety, shame, self-esteem and burnout. Sessions move at a collaborative, steady pace—sometimes reflective, sometimes action-oriented—so clients build skills they can use day-to-day. This approach tends to help LGBTQI+ adults seeking steady, compassionate change.

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Basic Information

San Francisco, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Social Workers
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Hunter College of the City University of New York

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

LCSW

Service Area

Mailing Address

In-person

San Francisco, California

United States