(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello my name is Tammi. I am a retired veteran who served in both the USAF and the Army. I am a mother and wife whom understands the many challenges of life. After retirement I received my undergraduate in sociology from The Ohio State University and my MSW from The University of Southern California with a specialization in military mental health. I have worked in the community, office and online setting for a decade providing mental health services to people of all ages and walks of life. My approach to therapy is for you to know I am no different than you I simply got the formal education to couple with experience to provide help, hope and empowerment to others.
Our first session is always one of gathering information and building rapport. In a relaxed setting I will provide you the opportunity to begin to know me as I will you and what brings you to therapy. From first to last session YOU are always in control as this is YOUR safe space.
Meeting my clients where they are and empowering them to use therapy as a means to heal and take control of their lives has always been a strength. To gain the trust within sessions that you have the capacity to advocate for yourself allows for growth, healing and empowerment in your daily life. My capacity to utilize treatment methods specifically tailored to the needs of my client I feel provides the optimal opportunity for success.
All clients are a dream client. When one is ready for change and seek support collaborating with their willingness to implement changed consistency provides a healthy space for mental health stability. Clients who are willing to attend sessions and put forth the effort to promote change and positive mental health is ideal to collaborate. Everyday won’t be perfect and that’s ok, together a stumble is not a fall.
Reality Therapy
Focus on the use of Reality Testing to challenge maladaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Trauma Informed Care
Through the use of the evidence based practice of TIF we will collaborate to process the trauma and focus on healing through use of coping strategies as well as self empowerment.
EMDR
Utilizing a series of evidence based steps to address severe trauma while simultaneously desensitizing from the trauma activity through slow exposure.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Challenging thoughts, emotions and feelings by redirecting thoughts and behaviors towards empowerment and positive action.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Addressing behavioral challenges through the use of emotional coping strategies coupled with active behavior modification.