Crystal Hammons

Depression, anxiety, stress management, low self-esteem, bullying, etc.

I use CBT to support perinatal clients by addressing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and intrusive thoughts. I help clients identify and reframe negative beliefs, manage perfectionism, and develop problem-solving skills. Techniques like behavioral activation, relaxation, and mindfulness improve emotional regulation, and psychoeducation normalizes their experiences. Sessions can be flexible, including telehealth, ensuring support fits their unique needs during this challenging phase.

I use online sand tray therapy with perinatal clients to help them process emotions, explore identity changes, and address experiences like pregnancy, birth, or parenthood. Through virtual trays, clients can express feelings non-verbally, work through trauma, and represent relationships or attachments. This flexible, accessible approach allows for creative self-expression and deeper insight, especially for clients navigating the challenges of early parenthood from the comfort of their own home.

I use eclectic therapy with perinatal clients by combining approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to meet their unique needs. I address anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and relationship struggles through tailored interventions. I provide psychoeducation, practical tools, and creative methods like journaling or sand tray for self-expression. By collaborating with clients, I adapt techniques to support them through shifting challenges during pregnancy and postpartum.

My practice includes working with mothers experiencing anxiety during pregnancy (perinatal) or after childbirth (postpartum), often involving fears about the baby’s health, parenting, or personal adequacy. I also work with mothers dealing with depression during and after pregnancy as well as with maternal burnout, a prolonged emotional and physical exhaustion due to the demands of motherhood.