Gillian Hammond,LMHC

Gillian Hammond,LMHC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LMHC - 010406
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • OSCAR
  • Out of Network Provider
  • Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
  • UMR
  • United Health Care
Fees: Out of pocket cost: $140 per session.

Some insurances accepted. I am happy to provide clients with documentation (a superbill) for Out of Network insurance reimbursement.
Free Initial Consultation

Offices

New Paltz, New York 12561

My Approach to Helping

I work with adults ages 18+ who are looking to address anxiety, life transitions, career development, trauma, women's issues, communication dynamics, and relationship difficulties. I’m committed to recognizing and affirming each client's individuality and intersecting identities - and to supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ and CNM communities, college students, and people who are working towards personal growth or enhanced self-awareness. Sessions are always based on a foundation of relational warmth that supports clients in unpacking and exploring topics they choose to bring to therapy.

I primarily draw from person-centered, feminist, trauma-informed, narrative, and IFS approaches. Sessions focus on supporting clients in gaining a deeper understanding of life experiences, building a sense of personal empowerment, recognizing their own resiliency and strengths, and identifying ways to create sustainable positive changes in their daily lives.

Engaging in therapy can feel very vulnerable, so It's important to feel like you "click" with your therapist. I focus on developing relationships with clients that are empathic, collaborative, and reflective, so that clients can feel comfortable, heard, and understood in exploring their concerns and goals.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Making the choice to start therapy can be challenging - it's not always easy to set aside time to take care of yourself. Choosing the right therapist, and making sure you really connect with that person, can sometimes mean the difference between following through on your commitment to self-care or changing your mind. Clients often find that their relationship with the therapist, including feeling comfortable and supported, is the most important aspect of therapy.

When you're looking for a therapist to work with, think about what qualities you're hoping to find. Are you looking for someone to listen and be supportive - to hold space for you to explore your thoughts? To validate your concerns and experiences? Someone to ask questions and guide you through the session? Someone to point out specific patterns and behaviors, or hold you accountable to following through on making changes in your life? Many therapists offer free initial phone consultations, which is a good opportunity for you as the client to ask questions of the therapist, and make sure that this is someone you can see yourself feeling comfortable working with. I encourage clients to take advantage of free consultations, and to continue engaging in open communication throughout therapy about what is helpful in treatment, as well as what clients may want to change about sessions.

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    My practice primarily focuses on working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ population, CNM, college and graduate students, teachers and professors in higher education, and other adults age 18+. Sessions focus on humanistic, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed approaches for clients who are looking to address anxiety, women’s issues, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship dynamics.

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Breakup
  • Career Choice
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
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