- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Tammy
Tammy Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 17 years of experience in community mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, trauma and grief. Tammy also supports those dealing with parenting, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic illness, and caregiving strain.
She trained at the University of Louisville for her master’s degree and holds a bachelor’s from the University of Kentucky. Her background includes three years with the Cabinet for Families and Children and many years in community mental health. She has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked in jails and with medically complex patients.
Tammy uses a mix of practical methods to guide sessions. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing patterns in relationships, and building skills that help day-to-day functioning.
In meetings she emphasizes listening, validating feelings, and working without judgment. She invites people to lead the pace and direction of therapy while offering tools when helpful. That hands-on, interactive style aims to make progress understandable and manageable.
People often seek her help for family conflict, substance use concerns, PTSD, anger management, life transitions, and end-of-life caregiving issues. Her long history in varied settings informs a practical approach to different life situations.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and on how those emotions shape relationship patterns. It can help people notice repeating cycles and try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard while they decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect and gives straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tammy will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. She treats the selection of techniques as collaborative and adjusts as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering a session without being on camera. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular contact with a therapist and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, using validation and practical skills. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience, including roles in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient care, and work in jails and with medically complex patients.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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