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Tammy Christensen

Tammy Christensen, LPC

LPC - Anxiety and relationship concerns

Missouri

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Idaho / LPC-6583; LPC, Missouri / 2006022863
NPI
1386778082
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Communication work

About Tammy

Tammy Christensen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience, licensed in Missouri and Idaho. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and depression. Tammy helps people who feel stuck or unsure where to start when life becomes overwhelming.

Tammy treats concerns plainly and directly. She listens to what has been hard and helps people name the patterns that keep repeating. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than long explanations about what went wrong.

Her background includes two decades of clinical work across a range of issues. That experience gives her a broad view of how stress and mood problems show up alongside relationship struggles and substance use. Tammy draws on approaches that have been shown to help people make behavioral and emotional changes.

In the room, Tammy helps people find small, specific changes to try between sessions. She works on building confidence in everyday situations and on improving communication with partners or household members. When addictions or impulsive behavior are present, she focuses on coping skills and planning to reduce harm.

People who meet with Tammy usually get straightforward feedback and clear options for next steps. She asks practical questions about current routines, supports, and barriers. If you want to schedule a first session, follow the site's process to match and book a time.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Tammy draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and related concerns. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful behaviors and testing new actions in real situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This helps when social situations or routines feel overwhelming. Another set of techniques targets mood and coping skills, teaching manageable ways to handle stress, cravings, and impulsive urges so daily life feels more controllable.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tammy reviews your concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and she recommends methods you can try. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as you learn what helps and what doesn’t.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, childcare, or school by removing commute time and allowing quicker check-ins. Video can let a therapist observe nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler, lower-bandwidth option when a shorter check-in is needed. Discuss preferred session types when you schedule so practical arrangements match your daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Idaho, Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to change behavior and manage symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and Idaho and based in Missouri.

Which languages does she use for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing during the booking process.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

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