- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Tammy
Tammy Russell is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around motivation and self-esteem. Tammy also addresses relationship concerns, grief, anger, and life purpose questions that can come up after big changes.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and clear goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when clients need skills for emotion regulation or help finding motivation to change.
In sessions Tammy talks through what matters most right now. She helps people identify small, workable steps and practices they can try between meetings. She pays attention to past family relationships and how those patterns affect current choices and reactions.
Tammy often focuses on coping skills for panic, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, mood shifts, and managing impulses. She also supports people dealing with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and co-morbid conditions that complicate recovery. Discussions can include career and midlife concerns tied to life purpose.
Her style is direct and collaborative. Tammy will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their circumstances and goals. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida as an LMHC.
How Tammy’s therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, panic, and obsessive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving impulse control, useful for anger, mood instability, and self-destructive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tammy will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and daily life to decide which combination of methods makes sense. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to maintain. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work often lets people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings and keep shorter check-ins when needed, which can help integrate changes into daily routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
Tammy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship concerns, and life purpose issues among other areas.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines Client-Centered listening with practical methods like CBT and DBT skills to identify patterns and create small steps forward.
What is her experience background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, impulse control, and coping with life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.