Dr. Joseph H. Hammer is a tenured Associate Professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky's Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (EDP). He is a Licensed Psychologist in Kentucky and leads the HAMMER Lab. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, and a PhD from Iowa State University, Dr. Hammer is dedicated to research, teaching, mentoring, and community service. Connect with him through his various profiles and learn more about his research interests and mentoring style through his YouTube Channel and faculty profile.
I am a tenured Associate Professor of counseling psychology in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (EDP) at the University of Kentucky (UK). I am a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (Licensure #173548) and lead the HAMMER Lab. My pronouns are he/him/his. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, I went on to complete my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri, and PhD in Counseling Psychology at Iowa State University. Prior to starting my faculty position at the University of Kentucky, I completed an APA-Accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship at the University of Maryland Counseling Center. As a counseling psychologist employed at a large, land grant university, I conduct research, teach/train/mentor students, and provide service to the local community, University, profession, and social justice activist organizations.
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