Nerissa Hatter

Nerissa Hatter, MA, NCC, is pursuing professional licensure (LPC) at a faith-based private practice in Philadelphia, PA. She works primarily with individuals processing experiences related to spirituality and trauma. She likes to write about things related to the human experience: shame, emotions, relationships, and the like.

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Offering Extended Sessions: An Alternative to Twice-Weekly Appointments

Facilitating a therapy session is an art. Though this is true in a lot of ways, one aspect that might … Continued

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The Tension in Therapy: When Personal Emotions Arise in Session

Let me set the stage: it’s January 2022. It’s dark and cold outside. I’m tired, inching toward the end of … Continued

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