Ella Grey Hammock

Reaching out for help is an act of strength; finding the right place to begin should not be another obstacle. You may not know how to start, what kind of support you need, or how to identify it. It’s okay to feel lost. As a Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, I work to make those first steps feel less overwhelming. I support prospective clients through intake calls, answer questions about in-network and out-of-network benefits, conduct intake interviews, and help connect clients with a clinician on the Mid-Atlantic Psychotherapy team who may be a good fit.

I also work to connect Mid-Atlantic Psychotherapy with the community through mental health resources, community events, education and outreach. My goal is to make mental health care more accessible and easier, so that you can spend more time focusing on your health and
well-being.

My approach to this work is shaped by the values that are important to me: compassion, inclusion, education, and uplifting others. My experience as a social work student has also strengthened my belief that mental health care should be accessible to everyone, while also recognizing that financial, social, cultural, and systemic barriers can make it difficult for people to access that care. As a community-facing social work intern, I want to help people feel informed and supported while they navigate their care options.