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Tammy Franek, LPC

Missouri LPC supporting life transitions and growth
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and family
  • Career and life transitions

About Tammy Franek

Tammy Franek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, anger management, and career-related difficulties, and she shapes each therapeutic plan to meet the distinct needs of the individual.

Tammy approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, listening closely to understand life circumstances and tailoring conversations and interventions to support meaningful change. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and views her role as a supportive and empowering partner in the process. Tammy aims to create a collaborative space where goals are clarified and practical strategies are developed to foster a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Throughout her long career Tammy has emphasized a personalized approach, adjusting techniques and pacing to align with each person’s preferences and challenges. Her work centers on meeting people where they are, helping them build skills, process difficult emotions, and take concrete steps toward the changes they hope to achieve.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tammy Franek have?

Tammy Franek has 25 years of experience.

Is Tammy Franek a licensed therapist?

Yes. Tammy holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MO LPC 002538.

In which languages does Tammy Franek provide therapy?

Tammy provides therapy in English.

Where is Tammy Franek located?

Tammy is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Tammy Franek as my therapist?

You can work with Tammy Franek through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tammy Franek work with international clients?

Tammy Franek does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tammy Franek cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Tammy uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals and values shape the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and collaboration and can be helpful for issues such as relationship concerns, life transitions, and finding greater personal clarity.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by developing practical skills and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tammy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing as the relationship evolves to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Tammy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during breaks, or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities, helping people fit consistent care into busy lives.

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