Bo Hamer, LCSW
Compassionate Mental Health Treatment
Working from a relational perspective in a trauma informed manner, I have experience working with adults, youth, and couples using a multi-theoretical approach including Attachment theory, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Family systems, Narrative therapy, Internal Family systems, art therapy techniques, Emotionally Focused therapy for couples, 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 currently hold Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 training, Attachment Trauma Certification, and Surf therapy for Trauma Recovery. For couples work, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques and Attachment theory.
“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 over 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, 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. In addition, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with Level 2 training and am working on an Attachment Trauma Treatment Specialist certification.
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. My experience and past education as a visual artist also allows me to incorporate art therapy techniques into my practice especially with youth. 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)