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Tammy Russell, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor for life changes

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Tammy Russell

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH15531)
  • NPI number1093104671
  • Experience14 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Focus on addictions
  • Practical coping skills
  • Empathic listening

About Tammy

Tammy Russell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma. Tammy aims to meet each person where they are and to create a practical path forward.

Her style is warm and respectful. Tammy listens first and then adapts conversations to a person's needs. She works with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence so people can rebuild routines and make clearer choices.

Tammy uses several therapy approaches to guide work in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to center the person's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools help with intense emotions and impulse control.

She also integrates motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas when relationship or intimacy concerns are present. These tools are combined into a treatment plan that fits the individual rather than following a rigid formula.

People who come to Tammy often want clear, doable steps and a steady, understanding therapist. She focuses on practical skills, short-term goals, and steady progress over time. To begin, clients use the site to start the matching process and schedule based on availability.

How Tammy Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's priorities and pace. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting back what matters most, helping clients set real goals and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build different habits, which can help with anxiety, mood challenges, and compulsive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and impulsivity. It includes strategies for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that are useful when stress or addiction issues feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy will work with each person to try methods that fit their needs and goals, and adjust as progress or challenges arise. This helps ensure the work stays useful and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients appreciate online work because it can make scheduling easier, shorten commute time, and fit therapy into a busy day. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins or options that reduce the need for video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationFamily of origin issuesImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tammy commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and adaptive, with straightforward goals and practical skill-building in sessions.

What is her professional background?

Tammy holds a Florida LMHC credential and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work.

Where is Tammy licensed to practice?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and provides services consistent with that location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Tammy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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