- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Tammy
Tammy Frossard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She brings 15 years of experience and a steady, practical style to conversations about parenting and related stresses. Tammy focuses on clear, doable steps so parents can find more balance and confidence at home.
She helps people cope with addictions and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also works with anger and depression, and addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Background and approach
Tammy pays attention to how these problems affect everyday family life and parenting roles. In sessions she listens for patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily routines. She talks through realistic changes clients can try between meetings.
The work is direct and practical, aimed at small shifts that add up over time. Tammy also supports people dealing with chronic illness or caregiver stress, money worries, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife questions. Communication problems, control struggles, and isolation are common themes she helps people untangle.
Her goal is to make challenges easier to manage so clients can return attention to what matters most. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and real-world solutions. Tammy believes taking the first step is an act of strength, and she encourages a steady, collaborative pace that fits each person’s life.
What Tammy works with
Everything Tammy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tammy helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based methods meet online therapy
Many of Tammy's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and emotional processing. One common approach looks at patterns of thoughts and actions that keep people stuck and offers practical steps to change those patterns. This can help with issues like depression, anger, and control struggles.Another approach emphasizes processing the impact of trauma and stress on daily life. It helps people understand how past hurt shows up now and teaches pacing and skills to reduce reactivity. That kind of work can be useful for those coping with trauma, abuse, or long-term caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tammy works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person's goals, needs, and preferences. She will adjust methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to your parenting life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let you see body language and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions are lower bandwidth and can be easier during short breaks. Messaging and live chat make it simple to check in between meetings and keep momentum when schedules are tight. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy family routine.
Questions people ask about Tammy
What kinds of concerns does Tammy address?
She works with parents and individuals on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and life transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Tammy takes a practical, straightforward approach. She identifies patterns that cause problems and suggests doable steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tammy has 15 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That background informs her practical focus and familiarity with common parenting stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tammy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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