Tammy Russell, LMHC

Tammy Russell is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 14 years of experience. She has worked with people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns around motivation and self-esteem. She speaks English and practices from Florida.

Tammy focuses on practical, talk-based work that helps people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She draws on methods that help a person manage emotions, reduce distressing thoughts, and practice new skills between appointments.

Her approach includes techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors, skills to regulate intense emotions, and attention to relationship patterns that keep people stuck. Tammy uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and follow what matters to the person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and test unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for handling strong feelings.

People who find themselves putting others first, struggling to say no, or managing the fallout from a partner's substance use or mood swings may find this work useful. Tammy also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and caregiver stress. She helps people who are dealing with mood or personality disorder symptoms to create clearer coping steps and day-to-day plans.

Tammy describes therapy as a collaborative process where she and the client figure out practical next steps. She asks about what is working, what is getting in the way, and what small changes feel doable. The goal is clearer decision-making, steadier emotion management, and more confidence in setting boundaries.

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