Michelle Hammer, M.S., LCPC
Michelle R. Hammer, Psychotherapist, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Pastoral Counselor. Michelle received a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical and Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College of Maryland after completion of the Master’s Program and a two year internship at Lighthouse Youth and Family Services. Prior to completion of the Masters Program, Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work and Human Services, while graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland as well as an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Human Services from Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland. During her time in college, Michelle was nominated and joined several honor societies including Psy Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology students.
In addition to her education, Michelle has worked in a variety of settings with both children and adults for the past 15 years including both private and non-profit settings as a director and outreach coordinator as well as a clinician in both inpatient, residential and outpatient settings. Prior to her work in the clinical field, Michelle worked for over 10 years as a private daycare provider and tutor for children.
On a more personal note, Michelle is married to Dave Hammer whom she has known since high school and is a mother of two teenage daughters, Megan and Kaitlyn Hammer, whom she teaches Sunday school with at her current place of worship. Michelle also assists in supervising the Stevens Ministry of Lay Care in her place of worship. Michelle is active in her community through her daughters’ school and sports programs. Michelle is interested in a variety of recreational activities including spending time with her beloved family and friends, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, spending time at the beach, gardening, nurturing her many pets as she loves animals, dancing, music, and, of course, attending all the home RAVENS games as she is an avid football and RAVENS fan.
Michelle counsels children and adults, individuals, couples and families. She is available for both evening and day hours.
