Tammara Sand
LMSW, LCSW
Compassionate trauma-informed social worker
- Trauma-focused approach
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Tammara
She helps people cope with anxiety and stress in straightforward ways. She also addresses depression, grief, and difficulties tied to trauma and abuse. Clients come with concerns about sleep, eating, addiction, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions, and she aims to make these topics easier to talk about.
Tammara uses approaches that center the client's experience. That means she listens first, then helps set goals together. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in what matters to each person.
She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different coping choices. For people who have experienced traumatic events, she may use EMDR as one of several approaches to process difficult memories. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs how she addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
Tammara’s style is warm and direct. She focuses on clear, usable tools and steady support instead of jargon. If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling steps so the work fits daily life.
How trauma-focused and evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how past wounds affect daily life and relationships. It often involves pacing work so that memories and reactions can be addressed without overwhelming the person, and it can help with symptoms tied to abuse, loss, or other traumatic events.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and supports people in setting their own goals so change feels relevant and manageable.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that contribute to upset and practicing different ways of responding. CBT offers concrete exercises for anxiety, sleep problems, mood shifts, and many day-to-day struggles.
Tammara treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will explore a person’s history, current needs, and goals, and then recommend one or a mix of methods. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and can change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when needed or allow people to choose audio or video based on what works best for them. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so the practical format matches personal needs.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LCSW, FloridaSW22663
- LMSW, Michigan6801095625
- NPI1649677261
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Tammara works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
Her approach is client-centered and compassionate, with an emphasis on clear tools and practical coping strategies. She aims to listen first and build goals together with each person.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma-related issues, and behavioral difficulties.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and practices from Florida.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside her country?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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