Tammy Russell, LMHC

Tammy Russell is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She brings 14 years of experience to sessions and focuses on issues like stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Tammy aims to meet people where they are and offers steady support as they take steps toward change.

She uses a straightforward, respectful style and listens first to understand each person’s situation. Tammy adapts conversations and plans to fit individual needs rather than applying one fixed method. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions to manage symptoms and build confidence.

Tammy’s work covers a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also helps with mood-related challenges such as bipolar disorder, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and personality disorder symptoms. Additional focuses include abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, codependency, and dissociation.

Her approach draws on several well-known methods including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Tammy blends these tools to match the problem at hand and the person in front of her. She encourages clear goals and checks progress as therapy continues.

If someone is considering starting, Tammy asks them to begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows based on the therapist’s availability and the subscription plan structure.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist follows your lead, asks open questions, and helps you make sense of what matters most. This approach is useful for people who need a listening space and personalized pacing.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and it can help with anxiety, panic, obsessions, and mood symptoms.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships. It can be helpful for impulsivity, emotional ups and downs, and patterns that cause repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online options often make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling a session during a lunch break or choosing a shorter check-in when time is limited. Many people find that working with a licensed professional online helps them keep consistent momentum toward their goals.