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Tammy Horn

Tammy Horn, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 25+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH5884
NPI
1659535631

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  • Client-centered focus
  • CBT and DBT tools
  • Practical homework

About Tammy

Tammy Horn is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with a warm, hopeful style. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Tammy makes space for honest conversation and helps clients find small, practical steps forward.

She brings 25 years of experience to sessions and often begins with a person-centered approach to get to know each client's needs. From there she blends methods to match the situation, commonly using cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills when helpful. This flexible way of working helps tailor sessions to someone's goals rather than forcing one method.

Sessions usually start by building rapport and mapping what brought someone to therapy. Tammy explains thoughts and behaviors plainly, and she uses short exercises and homework to make progress between sessions. She may offer brief check-ins during the first weeks to help establish a strong foundation.

Tammy has worked with many concerns, including addictions, trauma, parenting struggles, identity and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. She also supports people facing career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her focus is on practical tools that produce daily improvements.

People who prefer a direct, down-to-earth conversation and clear steps often feel most comfortable with her. Tammy aims to support clients in finding what is already working, noticing what causes distress, and taking manageable actions toward healthier routines and relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Tammy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers; it is useful for building trust and exploring values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches clear skills to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping during crises.

Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes trying techniques in session and adjusting the plan based on what helps.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide homework, teach skills, and use brief midweek contacts to strengthen progress while keeping therapy practical and focused.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tammy address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, and related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Tammy starts with a person-centered approach and then uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical techniques as needed, focusing on clear steps and practical exercises.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns across different life stages.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Florida.

Can I work with her if I am outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations when you schedule.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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