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Online therapist

Tammy Bissonnette

Practical help for family and life stressors

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tammy

Tammy Bissonnette is a licensed mental health counselor with a decade of experience in clinical settings. She focuses on helping people move past hard times and work toward the life they want. Tammy is licensed in New York as an LMHC and has spent years working in both general mental health and the drug and alcohol field.

She helps with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

Tammy emphasizes that the client knows their story best and brings strengths into the work. Sessions aim to rebuild a sense of feeling better and to find practical steps for growth. In the therapy room she uses clear, goal-oriented methods.

Tammy draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons and energy for change. For trauma she offers EMDR, a structured approach intended to reduce distress linked to painful memories.

Tammy pairs these methods with a steady focus on what each person wants to achieve. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She works together with clients to set goals and pick the methods that fit their needs.

Tammy practices in New York and holds the NY LMHC 015052 credential.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Tammy uses evidence-based techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find internal reasons to change and build momentum toward goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is offered for trauma and aims to lessen the emotional charge of painful memories.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. Tammy works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She explains options and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work between in-person appointments when needed. The variety of session types supports different preferences for pacing, interaction, and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Tammy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression based on her stated experience.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Tammy uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods that focus on the client’s priorities and strengths. She combines practical tools with collaborative planning.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has ten years of experience working in mental health, including time in the drug and alcohol field, and holds three years of licensure in New York.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC 015052, and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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