- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Timothy
Timothy Tackett is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and parenting challenges. He also supports concerns around depression, relationships, family strain, and self-esteem. Timothy uses straightforward language and a calm approach to make conversations easier for busy parents.
He leans on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide sessions. Those approaches shape practical tools like values-based goals, emotion regulation skills, and focused listening.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to leave parents with clear steps they can try between meetings. Timothy brings seven years of clinical experience from different settings in Florida. That time includes helping people sort communication problems, manage guilt and shame, and rebuild a sense of purpose.
He also has experience addressing veteran and armed forces issues and social anxiety concerns. In practice he emphasizes collaboration. He checks what is working, adjusts techniques, and centers what a parent wants to reach.
The tone is direct and supportive rather than heavy with clinical terms. Work can include short skills-focused visits or deeper weekly sessions depending on need. Timothy conducts sessions using video, phone, live chat, and text messaging so parents can pick what fits their schedules and energy levels.
What Timothy works with
Everything Timothy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Timothy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Timothy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting decisions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and empathy so the person feels heard and can explore options at their own pace. This approach supports self-esteem, guilt and forgiveness work, and finding direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for managing strong reactions and improving communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Timothy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks progress, adapts plans, and mixes skills training with supportive conversation as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth sessions when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when scheduling across a busy day is needed.
Questions people ask about Timothy
What concerns does Timothy focus on?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, parenting, depression, relationship and family strain, and self-esteem issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses plain language and a collaborative style, combining skills practice with reflective conversation to produce steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in a range of settings and with many common mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does pricing work 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 a session with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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