# 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)