Lauren Hammond, PhD

Psychologist and Senior Clinical Care Manager

Lauren Hammond, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. Dr. Hammond provides services to adolescents and adults using evidence-based treatments from a cognitive-behavioral framework, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. Dr. Hammond has specialized training in treating mood and anxiety disorder, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, and self-harm and suicidality.

All articles from this author:

What is Catastrophic Thinking?
Catastrophic thinking refers to thinking about the worst-case scenarios for a given situation. Learn about what causes it and skills to help reduce it.](/content/blog/catastrophic-thinking/index.html)

How to Talk to Your Parents About Therapy
It can be hard to talk about mental health needs. Learn about ways to talk with your parents and ask them about starting therapy.](/content/blog/talking-to-parents-about-therapy/index.html)

What is CBT for Teens?
Learn about what cognitive behavioral therapy entails, the mental health concerns it can help treat, and how CBT can help teens.](/content/blog/cbt-for-teens/index.html)

What are the DBT “ABC PLEASE” Skills?
When you’re experiencing strong emotions, it’s important to know how to manage them. Learn about ABC PLEASE to help you change your emotions.](/content/blog/abc-please/index.html)

What is a Mental Health Safety Plan?
A mental health safety plan is crucial if you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm. Learn how to create one and see an example here.](/content/blog/mental-health-safety-plan/index.html)

How to Help Your Teen Transition to College
Have you ever wondered how to help your teen as they transition to college? Check out our guide to best support your teen during this time.](/content/blog/transitioning-to-college/index.html)

Using Behavior Chains to Understand Your Teen’s Behavior
Have you ever wondered why your teen acts the way they do? Check out our guide to behavior chain analysis to better understand your teen’s behavior.](/content/blog/behavior-chain/index.html)

Learning About the Anxiety Cycle and How to Break it
Anxiety is a common experience for both teens and adults and can lead to significant distress. Learn about the anxiety cycle and how to break it.](/content/blog/anxiety-cycle/index.html)

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Beyond Pride Month
Learn about the LGBTQ+ teen mental health crisis and check out Joon’s vetted resources to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health during Pride Month and beyond.](/content/blog/lgbtq-mental-health/index.html)

Understanding Your Teen’s Gender Identity
While gender identity is formed at a young age, adolescence may bring about expression and experimentation. Learn how to best support your teen.](/content/blog/gender-identity-adolescence/index.html)

Free Mental Health Resources
It can be hard to know where to turn for mental health support. Here are some free mental health resources to help you get started.](/content/blog/free-mental-health-resources/index.html)

Working with Self-Centeredness: Characteristics of Adolescent Egocentrism
Have you ever felt like your teen “thinks the world revolves around them”? Check out our guide to understanding teenage egocentrism and how to parent a self-centered teen.](/content/blog/understanding-adolescent-egocentrism/index.html)

Teenage Anxiety Disorders: Beyond “Typical Worries”
Is it “normal worrying” or an anxiety disorder? This article reviews signs of teenage anxiety, types of anxiety disorders, and anxiety treatment options for teens.](/content/blog/anxiety-disorders-in-teens/index.html)