ABOUT ME

Dr. Hammonds provides individual clinical mental health counseling, couples counseling, clinical supervision, training, education, and consultation services specializing in culturally competent practice, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development, and improving emotional connection and communication skills in relationship.

Dr. Hammonds is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education at Appalachian State University. She earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. Dr. Hammonds is a Past President of the North Carolina Counseling Association. She is the recipient of the Creativity/Innovation in Counseling Award, Devoted Service Award, and the ACES Supervision Award.

Her scholarship and professional service activities center around a variety of subjects including: a) culturally responsive teaching, counseling and clinical supervision, b) creative teaching and supervision methods, c) technology in counseling, and sex therapy. Dr. Hammonds has authored numerous scholarly publications. She has been featured by WRAL News, NPR’s All Things Considered, The Shade Room, Counseling Today, and The Thoughtful Counselor Podcast - in addition to giving over 70 professional, statewide, regional, national, and international presentations.