- Warm listening
- Practical strategies
- Strength focused
About Tammy
Tammy Barnum is a licensed mental health counselor with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, or addiction. Tammy emphasizes practical support and steady encouragement while clients work through current problems and strong emotions.
She has worked in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics, which shaped a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Sessions aim to help people notice strengths, try new ways of coping, and make small, realistic changes. Tammy often uses client-centered listening to follow each person’s priorities and pace.
Tammy blends cognitive behavioral ideas with narrative and mindfulness approaches. That mix is used to identify unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and rewrite troubling stories people tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels unsure where to start.
Her work pays attention to histories of trauma and family background while focusing on present goals. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, ADHD, and identity concerns. Tammy encourages a simple curiosity about patterns rather than judgment.
People who choose her typically want steady guidance, clear strategies, and a therapist who listens without rushing. To begin, she asks questions about what matters most and builds a plan that fits each person’s life and priorities.
Approaches that shape online work
Tammy often uses client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely and follows what matters to the person in front of her. This approach helps people feel heard and helps the therapist learn which goals to focus on.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts and behaviors. CBT is used to identify unhelpful patterns, try small experiments, and build coping skills for anxiety, mood, or sleeping problems.
Mindfulness therapy is another element; it teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can be helpful for stress, emotional overwhelm, and anger management.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods as the work progresses. Together they choose what tools to try and when to shift direction.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work lets them practice techniques between sessions and keep momentum without rearranging their entire schedule.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tammy work with?
Tammy helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing trauma, family of origin issues, and codependency.
What is Tammy's general therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then offers straightforward tools and gentle challenge to help people try new ways of coping.
How long has she been practicing?
Tammy has 22 years of clinical experience working in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics.
What credentials does Tammy hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Tammy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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