Tammy Inselman, LICSW

Tammy Inselman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington who brings 13 years of clinical experience to work with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and other life challenges. She combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, collaborative approach to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate transitions in work, family, and health.

Tammy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She emphasizes identifying personal and external strengths and using those resources as a foundation for realistic, achievable change. Her work includes support for parenting and blended family issues, caregiver stress, mood and bipolar disorders, ADHD, substance use concerns, and end-of-life and hospice related needs.

Clients work with Tammy by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress. Her aim is to offer validation, practical tools, and a respectful space where people can process emotions and develop plans that matter to them.

Approaches and Practical Online Care with Tammy Inselman

Tammy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve day-to-day functioning and coping.

She also applies Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports people who are ambivalent about change. This approach helps clients clarify their own motivations and build readiness for steps such as addressing substance use, improving health routines, or making relationship changes.

Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy will work with each client to explore their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress is made so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Tammy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to receive care around work, family, and mobility needs. These options provide flexibility in how and when clients connect with a licensed professional while maintaining consistent therapeutic support.