- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- 20 years experience
About Tamolyn
Tamolyn Benke is a Minnesota psychologist with 20 years of experience. She lists work with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, grief, anger, career issues, depression, and coaching among her focus areas.
She explains how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and helps people re-think situations. Sessions look at new ways of behaving and managing emotions so coping feels more manageable. Tamolyn works together with each person to define issues and set clear goals for change.
Throughout the process she checks in about difficult feelings that come up. Those reactions are treated as part of the work rather than obstacles to avoid. She also helps people put what they learn into practice for other life challenges that come later.
Her approach uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That combination supports people who want practical steps and a collaborative relationship. Tamolyn aims to help people build tools they can use outside sessions.
She notes additional interests in aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, emptiness, family of origin and family problems, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife crisis, money and financial issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and self-love. Her work is offered in English and based in Minnesota.
To begin, she asks people to choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, understanding your priorities, and working at your own pace. This approach can help when social situations feel overwhelming because the work follows the client’s lead.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and how they influence feelings. It uses concrete strategies and small experiments to try out different responses to worry, avoidance, or low mood. CBT can be useful for practical skills to manage anxiety and social fears.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tamolyn works collaboratively to decide what methods fit each person’s goals and preferences. She checks in along the way and adjusts the plan as needed so exercises and goals stay realistic.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to try behavioral experiments in everyday settings while keeping the practical focus of CBT and the person-led focus of Client-Centered Therapy.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, grief, anger, career, depression, and coaching among her areas of focus.
What is her therapy style like?
She works collaboratively to define issues and set goals, and checks in regularly about difficult emotions that arise during the work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience practicing as a psychologist in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Minnesota Psychologist with licence LP0185 and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.