- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting support
About Tammy
Tammy O'Rourke is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes.
Tammy focuses on practical, straightforward conversations. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people identify small, manageable steps. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and to reduce the interference those feelings cause in daily life.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through relationship conflicts, blended family issues, and struggles with commitment or codependency. She also has experience with abandonment, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and problems related to mood and seasonal changes.
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts how she works to fit a person's situation and goals. She helps people who are trying to cope after a major change, deal with ongoing anxiety, or rebuild confidence after setbacks.
People who meet with Tammy can expect direct, respectful conversation and collaborative planning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about what they want to address.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Many of the techniques Tammy uses are rooted in evidence-based methods that focus on present problems and skills. One common approach involves learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, grounding, and activity planning - to reduce immediate distress and build a steadier routine. Another approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to change how people react and feel over time. These methods are often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, guilt or shame, and adjusting after life changes.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Tammy discusses options with each person and adapts techniques to match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to try first and how to adjust them as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove commuting time so people can schedule appointments around work or caregiving. Therapists and licensed professionals can help you pick formats and routines that fit daily life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related focuses such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions focused on practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.