- Practical coping skills
- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
About Tammy
Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, career strain, anger, and parenting challenges. Tammy focuses on practical ways to make day-to-day life more manageable and less overwhelming.
She listens with respect and compassion and adapts conversations to each person. Tammy uses straightforward talk and concrete steps rather than jargon. Sessions are aimed at identifying what feels stuck and finding small, doable changes.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that follows the person’s pace and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Together these methods help with mood, coping, and relationship patterns.
Tammy has spent many years helping people navigate grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and life transitions. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life decisions in a practical way.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. People can expect tailored plans that fit their daily life and values. Tammy encourages steady progress, with room for setbacks and adjustments as needed.
How Tammy Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist mirrors concerns, asks questions, and helps people identify their own priorities and values. This approach is useful for building trust, exploring feelings, and deciding what change would matter most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to see if different behaviors lead to better results. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adjusts plans as progress is made and as priorities shift, keeping the process tailored and practical.
For online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that helps keep momentum. Therapists can also use online sessions to quickly review goals, practice skills, and follow up between longer in-person meetings when both parties agree.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tammy address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, career problems, parenting difficulties, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, and related concerns like ADHD and sleep or eating problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Tammy takes a respectful, compassionate, and direct style. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and steps that fit their life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.