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Tammy Inselman

Tammy Inselman, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Practical, strength-based therapy for depression and stress

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  • Warm practical help
  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented

About Tammy

Tammy Inselman is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people handle depression and related struggles. She speaks plainly and works to build a real connection so clients feel heard. Tammy aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard things and begin to make practical changes.

She draws on 13 years of practice in Washington and a longer career supporting a range of populations. Tammy focuses on finding workable steps that fit each person’s life. She emphasizes strengths and existing supports when making a plan.

Therapy sessions use straightforward methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused steps, and narrative approaches. That means Tammy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, set small goals, and reframe difficult stories about themselves. Motivational interviewing techniques may be used when exploring ambivalence about change.

Clients often come for concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting pressures, or coping with life changes. Tammy also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and issues related to adoption or blended families. She includes practical problem solving alongside emotional work.

Tammy aims to help clients feel validated and to build clear, realistic plans. The tone in sessions is direct but compassionate, with a focus on simple steps clients can try between meetings. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Tammy Uses Practical Approaches Online

Tammy often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT-style work can help with depression, anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also uses solution-focused and motivational approaches to set small, achievable goals. Solution-focused work prioritizes what would be different if things were better and builds on that. Motivational interviewing helps people weigh options and find their own reasons to change when they feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Tammy will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting strategies over time and checking in about what feels helpful.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow therapists to use written exercises, screen-sharing of worksheets, and goal-tracking tools that fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tammy commonly address?

Tammy works with depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and a range of mood and life-change concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses straightforward, goal-focused methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused steps, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to help people make practical changes.

How long has she practiced clinically?

Tammy has 13 years of experience and additional years working across settings with diverse populations in Washington.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin care?

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

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