- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tammy
Tammy Inselman is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Washington with 13 years of experience. She focuses on common and urgent concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship strain, trauma and grief. Tammy lists blended family issues among her areas of focus, along with parenting and caregiving stress.
She works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions aim to clarify immediate problems and identify what is already working in a person's life. Tammy uses conversation, reflection, and structured tools to help people develop coping steps they can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and measure small changes. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes, and narrative ideas help people reframe painful events and personal stories.
Tammy has experience supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness or pain, and issues around military service. She also lists concerns such as bipolar mood disorders, ADHD, substance use, and end-of-life or hospice related questions as areas she addresses.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and realistic planning. People who want help sorting roles in a blended household, managing co-parenting tensions, or reducing stress tied to caregiving or work may find this a direct, pragmatic style of support. To start, people follow the site's matching and scheduling process to book a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people notice links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, trying behavioral experiments between sessions, and reviewing results together. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and stress related to family roles.Motivational interviewing focuses on resolving mixed feelings about change. In remote sessions this looks like curious conversation about values and barriers, and helping someone find their own reasons to try new steps. It is often helpful for substance use, lifestyle shifts, and decisions about parenting approaches.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT techniques with motivational interviewing or narrative ideas over several sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people use audio-only meetings if camera use is difficult or lower bandwidth is needed. Ask about formats and scheduling in the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements can be set before the first appointment.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Tammy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship problems, trauma and grief, and related concerns including blended family issues and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using goal-focused discussion and tools to identify small steps and measure progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a LICSW in Washington and has worked with people facing a range of family and caregiving stresses.
What credential and location are listed?
The listed credential is LICSW and she practices in Washington.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats; please check the booking flow for the exact formats offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.