- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Tammara
Tammara Sand is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. She holds a Master of Social Work and uses both her LMSW and LCSW credentials. She brings a decade of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, mood changes, and parenting concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She listens first to understand what feels most urgent. Then she works with each person to set small, practical steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions are focused and down-to-earth rather than filled with jargon. Tammara combines talk‑based work with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also uses emotion-focused methods to help people navigate attachment and relationship concerns.
For trauma and complex memories she may use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when appropriate. Parents often seek her out for help with the stress of caregiving, sleep and eating changes in the family, and managing anger or intimacy-related strain. She also supports people facing addictions, career stress, chronic illness, or life transitions like divorce and loss.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She explains techniques in plain language and helps people test what works for them. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and build clearer daily routines and coping skills.
What Tammara works with
Everything Tammara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tammara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tammara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, addresses disturbing memories by guiding clients through structured processing techniques that can reduce the intensity of traumatic recollections.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to try CBT techniques, emotion-focused work, EMDR, or a mix of methods based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation times. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, mood tracking, or short coaching moments between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is busy.
Questions people ask about Tammara
What concerns does Tammara commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, and parenting-related stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens first, then offers clear steps and tools people can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working with people who face mood concerns, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Florida with credentials listed as LMSW and LCSW, and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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