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Theo Hammond

LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for eating and life challenges

  • Collaborative approach
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Focus on eating issues

About Theo

Theo Hammond is a licensed clinical social worker who offers a calm, practical approach to common life struggles. He focuses on helping people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Many come for help with stress, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and eating or body-image worries.

He uses straightforward, collaborative methods in sessions. Theo draws on Client-Centered work to build a trusting space, and he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to change thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. He also incorporates trauma-focused and somatic-informed practices when past hurts show up in the present.

Sessions are focused on clear, usable steps. That might look like tracking thought patterns between meetings, practicing short mindfulness exercises, or trying new ways of relating in small, doable experiments. Theo aims to help people feel more grounded and make choices that match their values.

With three years of clinical practice, he has worked with concerns such as depression, substance use, codependency, and major life transitions. He also supports people dealing with shame, isolation, and questions about sexuality and identity. His LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Theo practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He approaches each person as an individual and adjusts techniques to fit their needs. If you want to explore changes, he asks only for a first step and will meet you there.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating with the person to set goals and feel understood; it helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes in daily life to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Theo will work together with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. He mixes listening with practical exercises and adjusts techniques based on how someone responds over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy week, practice skills between appointments, or use exercises that transfer directly into everyday routines. It also allows people to meet with licensed professionals without changing their daily schedule, making therapy more accessible for those balancing work, caregiving, or school.

License and NPI

LCSW Florida · No. SW25048
NPI1033009352

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disorders

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Theo help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and eating or body-image struggles among other related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a warm, collaborative approach that combines Client-Centered listening with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness to create usable change.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of clinical experience working with issues like addiction, life transitions, shame, and relationship patterns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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