Tammy BarnumLMHC

Tammy Barnum is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship or intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Tammy aims to make each person feel heard and supported from the start.

She draws on straightforward, practical methods to help people manage emotions and solve problems. Sessions focus on clear goals, building on existing strengths, and learning small skills that make daily life easier. Tammy encourages clients to notice what is working and to try different ways of coping when old patterns get in the way.

Her background includes work in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics. Those settings shaped a flexible approach that fits different needs and rhythms. Tammy often blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral exercises and narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult experiences.

Tammy also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing strategies to support change and boost motivation. She pays attention to trauma impact while keeping the work practical and manageable. Her style is respectful and collaborative, focused on small steps toward the goals a person brings to sessions.

People who want supportive, goal-focused counseling in New York may find this approach helpful. Tammy asks questions, listens closely, and works with each person to map out manageable next steps. This profile notes pregnancy and childbirth as a focus area in the directory listing and can be discussed in initial planning.

How Tammy’s approaches translate to online work

Tammy often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions. Client-centered work means the person’s goals and experience lead the session, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on practical skills - noticing thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people calm attention and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to steady attention and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what matters most and builds commitment to small steps forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tammy collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are listed by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Tammy during scheduling to plan session length and format that match your routine and goals.