Tammy Barnum , LMHC

Tammy Barnum brings 22 years of experience to her work supporting people through change and challenge. She has worked across schools, community programs, and mental health clinics, observing resilience and growth as individuals learn new ways to cope and heal. Tammy approaches each person with an emphasis on support, encouragement, and validation as they address problems and manage strong emotions.

Her practice integrates trauma-informed care with person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and narrative approaches. Tammy believes individuals have the strengths and capacity to make meaningful change, and she often helps clients find different perspectives and encouragement to move through difficult times. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to offering a supportive space tailored to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Tammy aims to help people build on their existing resources while developing practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tammy uses client-centered therapy to place the person at the center of the work, listening closely and following each individual’s pace so they feel heard and understood. This approach supports people facing relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions by focusing on their goals and experiences.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often action-focused and useful when clients want concrete tools to change thinking and behavior.

Mindfulness therapy is used to help people develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills. This approach can be helpful for managing racing thoughts, emotional reactivity, sleep difficulties, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling within the same country, and they allow licensed professionals to tailor sessions to each person’s routine and communication style.