Tammy Barbati, LPC

Tammy Barbati is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 21 years of experience supporting adults through personal and professional transitions. She brings a focus on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and has worked extensively with people facing career difficulties, life changes, and the demands of executive and professional roles. Her background also includes work with addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of related concerns such as phobias, obsessive-compulsive issues, and workplace challenges.

Her orientation is client-centered and person-focused. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Tammy believes that most people are naturally motivated to pursue better psychological functioning, and she begins by meeting individuals where they feel stuck so they can move forward with clarity and purpose.

Therapeutic work with Tammy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaborative goal-setting. Conversations are guided by the client, with larger objectives broken into manageable steps so progress feels achievable. She encourages recognition of the emotions that come with change - anxiety, fear, or guilt - and supports clients in using their strengths and realistic expectations to reach desired outcomes.

Tammy integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She aims to help clients clarify what matters to them, increase self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to pursue meaningful goals. Tammy recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and offers steady, supportive guidance for those ready to take that first step.