Bo Hamer, LCSW
Compassionate Mental Health Treatment
Working from a relational perspective in a trauma informed manner, I have experience working with youth, families, and adults using a multi-theoretical approach including Attachment theory, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Family systems, Narrative therapy, Internal Family systems, art therapy techniques, Emotional Freedom/energy psychology techniques, and somatic techniques. I love to incorporate and work with client's spirituality and address existential questions and highly value the role of nature in healing and wellness for my clients. I am currently trained as a Surf therapist in Surf Therapy for Trauma Recovery and am developing my practice to incorporate surf therapy as an healing modality for clients on the North Coast.
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being.”
Daniel J. Seigel
All About Therapy
I have experience treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma based disorders such as PTSD, relational issues, anger management, ADHD, and men's issues. I have 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families as a mental health therapist in Humboldt County. I offer compassionate and supportive counseling that will help clients reduce symptoms and guide clients towards healing.
Going through mental health struggles is always a challenge but I believe when we come into contact with adversity and even pain, that is often when we have the greatest capacity for change and transformation, and I love being my clients guide through this process. As a lifelong surfer, former surf instructor, and former ocean lifeguard I am working to develop a surf therapy program where I can offer individual surf therapy sessions as well as groups. In addition, as a Social Worker I adhere to our values and seek to be as inclusive as possible to those who feel marginalized in the larger society, face discrimination, or are dealing with poverty.
If you are interested in reading and learning about surf therapy and its potential therapeutic uses, please check on this website:
Home - International Surf Therapy Organization (intlsurftherapy.org)