Tammy Adams, LCSW

Tammy Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship challenges. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making small changes that feel doable.

With 17 years in community mental health, Tammy has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as jails. She has experience with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, substance use, parenting strain, and chronic illness. Tammy also supports people dealing with life transitions, career questions, and identity-related stress.

Her approach blends practical techniques with empathetic listening. Tammy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed ways of working. She focuses on helping people spot unhelpful thinking, try different behaviors, and build steady coping skills.

Sessions are collaborative. Tammy encourages clients to set the pace and choose what matters most. She values clear goals, small experiments between sessions, and real-world tools that people can use right away.

Tammy earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky. She holds an LCSW in Kentucky and has spent many years supporting people with complex needs. Her practice aims to be practical, respectful, and focused on what helps clients move forward.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking. It is practical and often includes exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address obsessive habits.

Client-centered work emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions during conversations and decision-making work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Tammy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. She will suggest techniques and adjust the mix of CBT, client-centered methods, or mindfulness practices to fit the person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat or text works well for shorter check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or while fitting a break into a busy day. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it easier to keep consistent work toward goals.