- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- ADHD related struggles
About Tammy
Tammy Abel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, and trouble concentrating. Tammy also supports those coping with life changes and ADHD related struggles.
Tammy focuses on practical, down-to-earth help. She treats concerns such as parenting strain, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress.
Her approach centers on recognizing what a person already knows about their own life. Tammy views clients as the expert on their story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve clear conversation, goal-setting, and working on skills that fit everyday life.
Over 27 years she has supported people facing relationship challenges like divorce and blended family tensions, as well as struggles with emptiness, commitment, control, and codependency. She also assists with aging and geriatric issues and with autism spectrum related concerns.
Tammy’s practical style aims to break concerns into manageable steps. She helps people improve coping, increase confidence, and find ways to manage anxiety in social or demanding situations. To start, she asks clients to describe what matters most and then plans next steps together.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and improve confidence. This method helps when worry, low motivation, or low self-esteem get in the way of everyday tasks.Another approach concentrates on building coping strategies and problem-solving steps for life changes and parenting challenges. It breaks larger problems into small, doable tasks and practices new behaviors between sessions to make progress steady and measurable.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is working with clients now. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Talk with Tammy about what will fit your routine and she will help plan sessions that match your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tammy works with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD related difficulties. She also addresses family of origin issues and relationship challenges such as divorce and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear conversation, setting achievable goals, and building on the client's existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience in social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.