- Strengths based
- Practical coping skills
- ADHD support
About Tammy
Tammy Abel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and trouble concentrating. Tammy emphasizes the client’s own strengths and sees people as experts in their own stories. She encourages the first step toward therapy and acknowledges that starting can take real courage.
In sessions she helps people build confidence, manage self-esteem concerns, and find ways to cope with life changes. ADHD-related challenges such as concentration and motivation are part of her work with clients. Tammy also addresses relationship and family-origin issues that affect current functioning, including communication and commitment concerns.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Kentucky settings. That experience shapes a straightforward, strengths-focused style. Tammy aims to make therapy a practical place to learn coping skills and steady routines that fit daily life.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where the therapist and client set clear goals together. Tammy listens for what is working, then suggests ways to try different behaviors and thought patterns. She frames progress as small steps taken consistently over time.
Adoption and foster care concerns are listed among additional focus areas and may be part of conversations when relevant to a client’s story. To begin, readers are invited to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and making online therapy work
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach helps people learn step-by-step skills to manage anxiety and stress by identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. Another approach emphasizes building daily routines and attention strategies to support concentration and motivation for those with ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust strategies over time. She treats therapy as an ongoing conversation where methods are chosen based on what feels most helpful to the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions to take place when a quiet or lower-bandwidth setup is easier, or when scheduling during a lunch break or between responsibilities is important. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your needs and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tammy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related issues such as concentration and motivation.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach is strengths-focused and collaborative. Tammy listens, helps set goals, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Kentucky LCSW and has 27 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW and bases her practice in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.