Tammy Franek, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Tammy

Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and grief. Her approach is warm and respectful.

Tammy focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Tammy uses a client-centered style that keeps each conversation focused on the person's needs. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and actions to find small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to what matters most to the person who is seeking help. In sessions Tammy listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. She offers tools for coping with life changes, managing impulsivity, and addressing issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress.

The work can include skill building for sleep, eating, and emotional regulation. Tammy explains ideas plainly and breaks tasks into manageable steps. She pays attention to things like guilt, shame, codependency, and communication problems.

The goal is to help the person move toward better routine, clearer boundaries, and improved daily functioning. Tammy is licensed in Missouri as an LPC, MO LPC 002538. Her practice emphasizes practical support and steady guidance as clients work toward meaningful change.

How Tammy Uses Talk Therapy Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Tammy creates an open conversation and shapes sessions around the client's priorities, whether that means parenting questions, career stress, or grief support.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build small, practical exercises that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Tammy works collaboratively to test methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so clients see which tools are working and which need changing.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls can recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions fit into busy days, and live chat or text messaging lets clients check in between sessions or use short-touch support when needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting, work, and caregiving demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tammy address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, career matters, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and related areas such as ADHD and caregiver stress.

How would she approach therapy?

She uses a client-centered style to build the conversation around the person's needs and also applies cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She brings 25 years of professional work experience supporting people through life challenges and transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Tammy holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 002538.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Tammy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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