Grief, Divorce, School Issues, Parenting, Family Conflict, Spirituality, Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Tammy
Tammy Simms is a supervisor in Social Work who has worked in the mental health field for 10+ years, working with children as young as age 5 and adults up to age 99. She enjoys working in the mental health field assisting individuals in managing life issues including grief, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and trauma.
Tammy completed her Master of Social Work at Our Lady of The Lake University. She is a widow and has experienced loss, and she understands the struggles of moving forward toward resilience. Tammy utilized various treatment approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and family system therapy.
We all come from different walks of life and may have similar, yet different, challenges or struggles. Tammy is confident she can support you by meeting you where you are currently in your journey, and help you move forward toward growth. If you are ready to take this journey, please schedule an appointment with her today!
"As a woman who has overcome multiple life challenges, I want to assist you with resiliency. I'm going to meet you wherever you are currently and help you thrive"
Get to know Tammy
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I love helping people overcome their fears, challenges and or struggles to be all that they can be plus more, and not be held back and or labeled simply because of life stressors, and or challenges.
What types of clients do you work with best?
No preference. I can work with children, teens adults including seniors.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
All
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That I care about my client's and wants nothing, but the best for them.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I heard great things about Thriveworks and I wanted to be apart of their winning team.
What inspires you?
Being able to help individuals from all walks of life thrive.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
A smile, no bias/judgement, honesty, trust, actively listen, empathy, compassion
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Building a rapport and obtaining as much information from the client as to why they are seeking therapy along with the client's expectation for therapy.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I care and I'm here to assist the client with their challenges and or struggles in moving forward.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love the water, going to the beach or river, boat rides, reading and walking.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My Faith
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
Yes, this client struggle with anxiety for years and was fearful of taking prescribed medication not knowing what effect the meds would have on them. I was able to assist the client with starting a journal about everyday challenges, etc., and utilize CBT assisting the client with understanding how her thought pattern was affecting her behavior and the client was able to change her thoughts pattern regarding medication and move forward. During this process the root cause of why the patient was afraid of taking prescribed medication was identified as well.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Our Lady of The Lake University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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