Sarah Hammill, LCSW
Sarah specializes in helping people recover from traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden loss, childhood abuse or divorce. She works with clients to treat common symptoms such as depression, anxiety, issues with sexuality and chronic pain.
Because trauma affects the body, Sarah combines traditional psychotherapy with a somatic focus to bring relief to the whole self. This approach is holistic, relational and highly personalized. She is currently completing Yoga Teacher Training and integrates yoga principles and practices into her work with clients. Sarah completed training in contemporary psychodynamic theory at The Psychotherapy Institute. She leads community workshops on trauma recovery and trains doctors and psychiatrists in the Sutter Health System. At New Dawn Treatment Centers, she leads trauma groups and is affectionately referred to by residents as "Trauma Sarah." She has completed training in teen mental health at Albany High School and is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Sarah believes in the innate human capacity to heal. Her job is to guide that process. Alexandra Jennings, ASW
Lexi specializes in working with people at the intersection of trauma and personal relationships. These commonly go hand-in-hand, since we are often hurt by our acquaintances, friends, trusted adults or family members. This means that therapy often includes a dual focus on the past trauma and our present relationships, including the therapeutic one we build together in the service of your healing.
Working from a person-centered and relational perspective, Lexi has experience helping people navigate through past trauma histories, as well as feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, family and interpersonal issues, and challenges with sexuality and gender identity. Lexi's background includes working in substance use treatment, homelessness outreach, residential treatment, and community mental health. She is passionate about creating a supportive space where people can explore within themselves, gain helpful insights, and foster self-compassion. Lexi believes that healing, insight, and growth arise when we are able to create a meaningful and trustworthy therapeutic relationship. |
Education |
The Psychotherapy Institute
Staff Therapist & Trainee 2014-2016 U.C. Berkeley Master of Social Work 2014 Westmont College B.A. English 2005 |
Affiliations |
Sutter Health Psychiatry Department
Grand Rounds Speaker Sacramento Psychoanalytic Society Member National Association for Social Work Member The Psychotherapy Institute Member |