
Morella Hammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Location
Finances
- Cost per Session: $150 - $210
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Qualifications
- License: California / MFC 46762
- School: Phillips Graduate Institute
- Year Graduated: 2001
Morella Hammer's Groups
Building Strong Relationships
This group is a six week group that is designed to: To develop relationships skills. Participants will learn communication skills, how family of origin impacts our relationships and how to create healthy and happy relationships.
Connected Parents, Thriving Kids
The IMAGO approach to parenting helps families strengthen their relationships. This is a eight week group will provide you with a practical way of understanding and Tunning in to your child. Learn How To: Become more attuned to your child's needs, Become more effective and responsive parent, become more aware of underlying emotions affecting your parenting style, you will learn how to listen to their underlying messages, develop a deeper understanding of both yourself and your children, deepen the connection between you and your children, empower your children, experience your own growth.
Transitioning To Parenthood
When couples transition to parenthood they are filled with a lot of different emotions. This is an opportunity for couples to reflect on what parenthood will mean to them. In this group, couples will learn the following: Myths of parenthood, the psychological experience of motherhood/fatherhood, parenting roles, mental health during pregnancy and postpartum period. In addition, couples will learn tools to cope with the changing marital relationship.
Location
Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Parenting
Issues
- Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Pregnancy/Premarital counseling
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Imago
- Prepare & Enrich Premarital Therapy
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group