- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Tammy
Tammy Barnum is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, and family of origin issues. Tammy also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, eating concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
She has worked in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics. That variety shaped a practical approach that focuses on what a person is living with now. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Tammy aims to help people learn ways to manage emotions and handle day-to-day problems.
Tammy blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools and narrative ideas. She uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different responses. In practice she helps clients identify unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and tell a clearer story about past experiences.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. People work on concrete steps such as changing routines, practicing new communication, or developing better sleep habits. Tammy pays attention to family history and attachment patterns when those issues affect current relationships.
Over two decades of practice have informed how she supports problem solving and coping. People who want to examine where old family roles still show up in adult life will find focused, practical work here. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s perspective first and focuses on listening and responding to what matters now; it helps people clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress and cravings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative planning can include trying a CBT skill for a few sessions, adding mindfulness practices, or using narrative techniques to reframe family stories.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient for regular practice of CBT exercises and mindfulness between sessions, while still working directly with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Tammy works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, addiction, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines cognitive behavioral, narrative, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches to help people change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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