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Tammy Inselman

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LICSW Washington

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Tammy

Tammy Inselman is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington who focuses on practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, trauma, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on 13 years of documented experience to help clients identify strengths and develop realistic, workable strategies tailored to their concerns. Tammy emphasizes authenticity and a nonjudgmental stance to help clients feel able to explore difficult feelings and take steps toward change.

Her work often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused and narrative techniques, using structured tools and collaborative planning to address patterns of thought and behavior. Tammy also brings attention to specific life contexts such as parenting, caregiving, aging, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, substance use challenges, military-related issues, and perinatal matters when relevant.

She welcomes clients who want practical coping skills, clearer goals, and an approach that centers their personal strengths and supports.

Evidence-Informed Methods Adapted for Online Care

Tammy often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change, which can be helpful for substance use concerns, lifestyle shifts, and building commitment to treatment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy partners with clients to review goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors techniques so they fit each person’s needs. That collaboration shapes whether sessions emphasize skill-building, goal-focused interventions, or narrative work that reframes difficult experiences.

Online therapy with Tammy is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and continuity of care when in-person meetings aren’t possible. These formats allow for consistent skill practice, brief check-ins, and structured session work while fitting around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tammy address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and grief, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and challenges related to caregiving, aging, and chronic illness.
What is Tammy's therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and narrative elements to help clients set goals, shift unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tammy has 13 years of documented experience working as a licensed social worker with diverse client needs and life-stage concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LICSW credential with WA LICSW LW 60160663 and practices in Washington.
What languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English