- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Hospice and end-of-life
About Tammy
Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She works with clients on parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, addictions, and relationship or intimacy issues. Tammy also supports people facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Tammy’s approach centers on listening first and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. She uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting, collaborative relationship where the client’s goals guide the work. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.
Sessions are grounded in clear, down-to-earth conversation. Tammy helps people break big problems into small steps and practice skills between meetings. She emphasizes realistic goals, steady progress, and practical coping tools for day-to-day life.
Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed or stuck after major life changes. Tammy offers calm, steady support through grief, caregiver stress, and decision points about work or family. She encourages self-compassion and realistic problem solving.
With a long history of clinical work in Missouri, Tammy brings steady experience without judgment. She works at the pace the client needs and focuses on what will be helpful now. If you want straightforward support to manage feelings and move forward, she can help guide the next steps.
Tammy’s approach centers on listening first and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. She uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting, collaborative relationship where the client’s goals guide the work. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.
Sessions are grounded in clear, down-to-earth conversation. Tammy helps people break big problems into small steps and practice skills between meetings. She emphasizes realistic goals, steady progress, and practical coping tools for day-to-day life.
Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed or stuck after major life changes. Tammy offers calm, steady support through grief, caregiver stress, and decision points about work or family. She encourages self-compassion and realistic problem solving.
With a long history of clinical work in Missouri, Tammy brings steady experience without judgment. She works at the pace the client needs and focuses on what will be helpful now. If you want straightforward support to manage feelings and move forward, she can help guide the next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How Tammy’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions
Tammy uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals around their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try specific behavior changes, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust techniques as needed. Together they decide which strategies to try and how to measure progress over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during life changes. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed or focused sessions that practice CBT techniques between meetings. Ask about session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tammy help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, and many life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Tammy listens first and adapts sessions to each person. She focuses on practical steps and clear conversation rather than complicated jargon.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of professional work experience providing counseling and support to people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location are listed for Tammy?
Tammy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.