- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Tammy
Tammy O'Rourke is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Tammy helps people who are navigating the pressures of early adulthood and other life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear conversation about current problems and small, achievable steps forward. She listens to what matters most and helps clients test ways to change unhelpful patterns in everyday life.
Tammy brings two decades of clinical experience to common struggles such as feeling stuck after school, managing new work responsibilities, and sorting out family expectations. She also addresses issues like abandonment, blended family challenges, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and control issues.
Her work extends to coping with natural or human-caused disasters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life-purpose questions, midlife transition, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, and seasonal affective disorder. Tammy explains options and helps clients decide practical next steps rather than relying on jargon.
People who choose her can expect clear guidance on planning changes and follow-through. She uses a conversational style and focuses on what can be tried between sessions. To begin, clients complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online flow.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that looks at patterns of thought and action and tests small experiments to shift unhelpful habits. This can help with anxiety, low motivation, and mood problems by breaking tasks into doable steps.Another frequent method is problem-focused conversation that clarifies relationships and communication patterns. That approach helps people manage family conflicts, parenting challenges, commitment or control issues, and loneliness by practicing new ways to speak and respond.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. Together they decide what feels most useful and practical for daily life.
The original profile did not list which session formats are offered. Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time, offering shorter check-in options when needed, and allowing conversations from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy part of everyday life without adding extra time to your day.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would sessions feel?
Expect a practical, conversational style focused on current problems and small steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of individual and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices there.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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