- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
About Tammy
Tammy Franek is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief. Tammy also lists support for ADHD, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping and eating problems, and coping with life changes.
Her approach mixes client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on listening first. Tammy helps people talk through current problems, identify patterns, and develop practical steps to change behavior and thoughts that get in the way.
In practice she aims to keep conversations straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to set short-term goals and review progress each session. She uses CBT tools when people need help with anxious thinking or behavior, and a client-centered stance to follow what matters most to the person in front of her.
Tammy has worked across many settings over 25 years, bringing experience with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, and issues that come with aging. That background informs how she helps people sort priorities and cope with life transitions.
People who choose her often want practical guidance for everyday struggles - like managing anger, improving sleep, navigating parenting stress, or planning a career move. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. It centers on what matters to the person and follows their pace to identify priorities and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. It uses practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address problematic habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tammy will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the way she works based on what the client finds helpful. That discussion is collaborative; the client’s needs and preferences guide choices about methods and focus.
This page does not list the therapist's specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people continue therapy through life changes such as moves or new jobs. Licensed professionals and therapists generally use a mix of talking and practical tools that translate well to remote sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What specific issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, career concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Missouri.
Does she run sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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