Therapist profile
Tammy Adams, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Parenting support
About Tammy
Tammy Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, family concerns, trauma and grief. Tammy also lists parenting, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and caregiving stress among her areas of focus.
She trained at the University of Louisville for her master’s degree and completed a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. Her work history includes three years with the Cabinet for Families and Children and many years in community mental health. That background includes inpatient, outpatient, and corrections settings where she has supported people with complex medical, housing, and substance use concerns.
Tammy combines several therapy methods rather than using just one approach. She draws from client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are described as interactive, with attention to validating feelings and keeping a nonjudgmental tone.
Her practice emphasizes practical steps and clear communication. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then tries different ways to change those patterns. For parents and adults dealing with family strain, she offers ways to manage conflict and the day-to-day stress of caring for others.
If you want to start, the process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Tammy’s therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect what matters most to the client and adjust pacing and goals to fit their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to problems. In an online setting CBT often includes practical homework, short skill practices, and tracking changes between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will discuss options and try methods that fit your goals and daily life. That way the plan is a shared decision based on what you want to change and what feels manageable for you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, shorten check-in visits when needed, and use written or guided exercises between sessions. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients keep progress moving while balancing family and other responsibilities.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Tammy work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief among her primary concerns, plus parenting and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with active approaches like CBT and DBT, and she uses mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tammy has 17 years of experience including work in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, and corrections.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
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 sessions billed and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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