Tammy Barnum , LMHC

Tammy Barnum is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult transitions and complex emotions. Over the course of her career she has worked in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics, developing a practical, person-focused approach that honors each individual's history and strengths.

She has a deep appreciation for resilience and growth, and she helps clients build the skills to manage emotions, address painful experiences, and make meaningful changes. Tammy combines trauma-informed care with person-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and narrative techniques to tailor support to each client's needs.

Her practice emphasizes encouragement, validation, and collaboration so clients can explore perspectives, practice new coping tools, and move toward their goals. Tammy believes people already possess the capacity for change, and she offers steady guidance and focused interventions to help them access that capacity. Throughout her work she aims to create a supportive environment that respects each person's unique story and fosters recovery, connection, and renewed confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tammy Barnum

Tammy Barnum draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective, helping clients feel heard while they explore goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new coping skills for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and relationship concerns. Mindfulness therapy can be incorporated to help increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tammy works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques over time so the work fits each person's life and priorities. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, and other commitments. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to provide consistent, structured support while allowing clients to choose the communication style that works best for them.