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Tammy Barnum

LMHC

Tammy Barnum , LMHC

Therapist in New York

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About Tammy

Tammy Barnum brings 22 years of experience to her work as a mental health professional, witnessing resilience, growth, and healing across a wide range of clients. She has supported people in schools, community programs, and mental health clinics, helping them navigate difficult moments and build new skills for emotional management and problem solving.

Tammy uses a blend of trauma-informed, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and narrative approaches to meet each person where they are. She focuses on helping individuals feel supported, encouraged, and validated while they learn strategies to manage emotions and address life challenges. Her practice is grounded in a strengths-based view - she believes people already have the capacity to make meaningful changes and works to amplify those resources.

As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Tammy emphasizes practical, collaborative work that honors each client’s unique history and needs. She strives to create a safe, supportive space tailored to individual experiences, offering perspective and encouragement when people need guidance through a difficult time.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Tammy Barnum integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and perspective, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore feelings and make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Narrative therapy helps clients reframe and rewrite personal stories, separating problems from identity to create new meanings and possibilities.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tammy collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and empowering.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Licensed professionals and therapists can offer flexible scheduling, consistent support between sessions, and varied communication styles to suit different comfort levels and circumstances, increasing access to ongoing care and practical guidance.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tammy Barnum have?

Tammy Barnum has 22 years of experience.

Is Tammy Barnum a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 011544.

In which languages does Tammy Barnum provide therapy?

Tammy Barnum provides therapy in English.

Where is Tammy Barnum located?

Tammy Barnum is located in New York.

How can I work with Tammy Barnum as my therapist?

You can work with Tammy Barnum through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tammy Barnum work with international clients?

Tammy Barnum does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tammy Barnum cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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