Tammy Horn

Compassionate, practical care for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tammy

Tammy Horn is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience who welcomes clients seeking practical, collaborative care for a wide range of challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a hopeful, person-centered start to therapy, helping people identify what is working, what causes distress, and small, achievable steps toward relief and growth. Tammy blends warmth and a sense of humor with a clear focus on actionable change.

Her work frequently incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods and dialectical skills, tailoring the mix to each person’s needs. Tammy has supported clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, parenting questions, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many related issues.

She also attends to specific topics such as attachment and communication difficulties, body image, chronic illness, and blended family challenges. Sessions typically begin by building rapport and understanding the concerns that brought someone to counseling, then move toward practical plans and, when useful, short between-session exercises to reinforce new patterns.

Tammy accepts international clients, practices in Florida, and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How Tammy’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy

Tammy commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to build healthier habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and helping clients find their own solutions by creating a supportive space to explore feelings and values.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy starts by learning about a person’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring; together they determine which combination of strategies - skill-building, reflective exploration, or emotion-focused work - fits best and can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Online therapy with Tammy uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, allow for brief check-ins or added support during early weeks, and let clients practice skills in real-world contexts while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tammy commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, parenting challenges, and work or career stress.

What is her general therapeutic style and approach?

Tammy begins with a person-centered stance that prioritizes empathy and collaboration, then often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT techniques to build skills and practical plans tailored to each client.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 25 years of counseling experience, having supported clients across many concerns and life stages with a focus on practical coping strategies and personal growth.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH5884 and practices in Florida.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language or I live abroad?

She provides services in English and does accept international clients, which may accommodate people living outside the United States.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different styles of interaction and scheduling flexibility.

How does pricing and subscriptions work?

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

What are the first steps to begin counseling?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English