Tammy Inselman , LICSW

Tammy Inselman, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Washington-based therapist who brings 13 years of clinical experience supporting children, families, older adults, and veterans through complex life challenges. She practices with an emphasis on authenticity and a nonjudgmental attitude, aiming to create a welcoming environment where people can safely explore difficult feelings and consider practical change.

Tammy integrates client-centered perspectives with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques, helping clients identify personal strengths and external supports and translate those into realistic action plans. Her approach is collaborative - she partners with clients to set goals that reflect their values and day-to-day priorities and adjusts strategies to fit each person’s unique situation.

She works with individuals and families facing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. Tammy also addresses caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, veteran and armed forces issues, blended family dynamics, and end-of-life and hospice concerns. Her aim is for therapy to provide comfort, validation, and measurable progress in ways that matter to each client.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Tammy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or mood-related challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes building on existing strengths to set achievable goals and create step-by-step plans for resolving family, parenting, or relationship concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify ambivalence and strengthen their motivation to change, which is useful for addictions, health behavior changes, and other goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tammy works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so treatment stays relevant and actionable for the client.

Online therapy with Tammy is offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship and progress toward stated goals.