Tammy Inselman, LICSW

Washington | Online sessions in Washington | English | Book with Tammy »

Practical, story-focused therapy for life’s challenges

Details

Name	Tammy Inselman
Credentials	LICSW
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	13

About Tammy

Tammy Inselman is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. She writes and talks plainly, aiming to help clients sort priorities and make manageable steps forward. Tammy frames work around what matters most to each person and listens for strengths already at hand.

With 13 years of experience, Tammy draws on approaches such as Narrative Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, and motivational interviewing to guide sessions.

Background and approach

She focuses on concrete strategies and short-term goals when that fits, and shifts to deeper story work when people want to reframe how they understand a problem. Sessions often include exploring patterns, testing small changes, and building on personal supports.

Tammy also addresses issues related to family life and parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life planning. She helps people facing mood disorders, bipolar challenges, ADHD, impulsivity, and substance use to set realistic steps toward feeling better. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative planning, and attention to everyday barriers.

Tammy encourages using practical tools at home between sessions to strengthen gains. Her style is direct but warm, with a focus on usable change rather than only talking about problems. Practice location is Washington.

Tammy conducts sessions in English and offers several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Tammy works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tammy among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tammy among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tammy among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tammy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tammy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online

Many clients benefit from Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. This approach helps people separate problems from identity and rewrite unhelpful narratives to support clearer choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see real effects. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build motivation to take the first steps.

Finding the right approach is something to do together. Tammy will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, mixing story work, skill practice, and supportive coaching. Clients often try a few techniques early on and then focus on what produces results and feels meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you work face-to-face for exercises and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth or camera use isn’t wanted. Live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins, quick coping strategies, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Tammy help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and parenting strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and end-of-life issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends Narrative Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing. The work mixes practical steps with conversation about personal stories and patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Tammy has 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. She has worked across many settings and brings that background into her approach.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Washington and holds the LICSW credential, listed as WA LICSW LW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Contacting this therapist

Sessions with Tammy are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Tammy where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.

Book with Tammy »

Or see other therapists in Washington »

This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.