Tammi Rider , LCSW

Tammi Rider, LCSW, brings 30 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient treatment, private practice, schools, home health, and hospice settings. She has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, substance use recovery, spiritual issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Her broad clinical background enables her to address a wide range of life challenges with practical, real-world strategies.

Tammi focuses on empowering people with information and usable tools so they can meet their own goals for healing, growth, and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential that reflects advanced training and state licensure to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work services - she combines clinical knowledge with down-to-earth guidance to support progress in daily life.

Known for a compassionate, person-centered approach, Tammi takes time to understand each individual and tailor support to their unique situation. She works collaboratively to help clients build a more balanced, fulfilling life and offers practical solutions for everyday issues that interfere with well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy prioritizes the individual s own perspective and goals, creating a supportive space where the pace and focus are guided by the client. This approach is helpful for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and a collaborative path to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical techniques; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with stress, grief, and ongoing life challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tammi Rider works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts care as those needs evolve. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. For many people, remote options increase access to licensed professionals and make it possible to maintain consistent care from wherever they are.