Sally Hamilton, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sally!

I’m a trauma-informed therapist who helps my clients heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. My practice is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that change is always possible.

My focus

I work with adults navigating trauma, recovery, and life transitions, including those impacted by incarceration, systemic injustice, or difficult past experiences.

My approach

I provide a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their stories. My approach integrates CBT (connecting thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to identify patterns), mindfulness (learning to become present), somatic awareness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy (connecting the past with the present).

My communication style

Warm, empathetic, nonjudgmental, open, and curious — I listen deeply and meet clients where they are with compassion and respect.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began in a juvenile hall, where I saw youth struggling within broken systems. Later, in reentry work, I witnessed profound healing through community, hope, and love — inspiring me to become a therapist.

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients to identify what matters most, build practical skills, and explore deeper emotional patterns that support healing and lasting growth.

Our first session

The first session is relaxed and conversational. We’ll explore what brings you in and why now, some history, your goals, and what feels most important to you — at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Object Relations

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sally Hamilton