Tammy Franek

Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, career concerns, and other life changes. Tammy aims to listen without judgment and to build a working plan that fits each person’s situation.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what causes distress and what gives a person strength. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Tammy tailors the pace and the goals to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Tammy uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s priorities central. That means she follows the client’s lead while offering reflections and support. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which involves noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small experiments to change them.

Across 25 years in Missouri, Tammy has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She also supports people facing aging, hospice, and end-of-life questions.

People can expect direct, compassionate feedback and clear steps to practice between sessions. Tammy encourages clients to name what they want to change and to set realistic goals. She helps track progress and adjust plans as needed.

How Tammy Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist reflects back what she hears and helps clients clarify goals and values. This approach is helpful for people who need steady support while they sort out what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems in place. Tammy helps identify patterns, try small experiments, and track what changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and habits that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and comfort. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy stays practical and relevant to the client’s goals.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between meetings.