- Listens with respect
- Practical skill building
- 25 years experience
About Tammy
Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and career concerns. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming. Tammy tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Tammy uses client-centered work to listen closely and shape sessions around the person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and to try small, testable changes.
Tammy focuses on common daily struggles as well as complex life changes. She supports people dealing with depression, addictions, relationship or family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleep or eating problems. She also addresses issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person can handle. Tammy emphasizes clear goals and skills people can use between sessions. She works with people to reduce symptoms and build routines that fit real life.
Located in Missouri, Tammy brings long experience to each case without assuming one method fits all. She encourages anyone feeling stuck to take the first step and start a conversation about change.
How Tammy Uses Client-Centered Work and CBT Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of her. Tammy uses this approach to let people set the pace, name their priorities, and shape what happens in sessions. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a clear space to sort out feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Tammy uses CBT tools to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and problem habits by testing small steps and building new routines.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Tammy works together with each person to decide whether client-centered work, CBT, or a blend is best for their goals and situation. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helpful and what a person prefers.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Confirming formats ensures they fit your daily rhythm. Online work can make attending easier by reducing travel time, fitting sessions into work breaks, and allowing quicker follow-ups. Tammy emphasizes practical strategies you can use between meetings so therapy fits into real life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tammy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar concerns, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Tammy uses a warm, client-centered approach that focuses on listening and adapting sessions to each person. She pairs that with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.