About Tammy
Tammy Hicks is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, empty, or unsure about life direction. Tammy also supports those facing trauma or abuse and those struggling with self-esteem, workplace strain, or fatherhood concerns.
Tammy keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She listens first to understand what matters most to the client. Then she works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps to move forward.
How Tammy works
Her background includes undergraduate study at the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from St. Edward’s University. Over nearly two decades she has worked in a range of settings and with many different life situations.
In sessions Tammy uses approaches that are conversational and problem-oriented. She draws on client-centered methods to build a respectful space, cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused strategies to identify immediate next steps. Clients can expect an active, goal-aware style that emphasizes small changes with real effects.
Tammy aims to make the first steps less intimidating. She is calm and direct, and she helps people break big issues into doable tasks. For people who want a practical path through stress, mood struggles, or big life changes, Tammy offers steady support and clear guidance.
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What Tammy works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches that fit online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance, helping people feel heard and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes finding immediate, doable steps and building on small successes to create momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tammy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and help choose methods that suit those needs. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or as priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and schedule allow. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing, flexible contact and brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work even when travel or location make in-person visits difficult.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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