- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Trauma informed tools
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Sutterfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Her work also covers trauma and abuse as well as concerns related to aging, chronic illness, caregiving, and cancer.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and relationship patterns shape daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness techniques are also part of her approach when trauma or strong memories are involved. Motivational Interviewing is used to support changes people are ready to make.
Sessions are focused on identifying feelings that are hard to name and on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations aim to clarify patterns that keep problems stuck and to find ways to respond differently. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to how life transitions affect wellbeing.
She has particular experience supporting people involved in BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultures, as well as those navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. Caregiver stress, midlife crises, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behaviors are also within her stated focus.
Dr. Sutterfield trained across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in clinical psychology and behavioral health. She draws on that background and a range of clinical methods to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that shape patterns in close relationships. It is often used when people notice repeating interaction cycles or difficulty expressing needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relational patterns influence feelings and behavior, and it helps people recognize and shift those patterns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused approach that involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional hold and related symptoms.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods match the client's goals, life situation, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the original biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, keep check-ins brief when needed, and avoid travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are easier to balance. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, attachment-based work, and EMDR techniques to remote meetings while focusing on clear, practical next steps between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, intimacy issues, relationship concerns, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Dr. Sutterfield uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based methods, along with EMDR, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in clinical practice and behavioral health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are her fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.