Sarah Hammack

Sarah Hammack entered the field of therapy after working in other professions, including as a Russian-to-English translator. That translation work taught her how to move between very different perspectives, a skill she also developed while raising children, nurturing a marriage and friendships, and pursuing an artistic hobby.

She has three years of experience as a therapist and has spent most of that time at a community mental health clinic serving people with a wide range of backgrounds and life circumstances. Many of the individuals she worked with faced deep financial hardship and serious mental health challenges, including episodes of psychosis, and that experience helped her learn to see reality through many lenses and to collaborate with clients to improve their lives.

Her style emphasizes helping people make sense of confusing or painful situations and learning to listen to themselves with respect, compassion, and curiosity. She supports clients in developing the habit of validating their own thoughts and feelings, a practice that can feel difficult at first but often leads to noticeable changes over time.

Sarah practices in Maryland and is a licensed clinical social worker in both West Virginia and Maryland.