Dr. Tammy Root, a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, holds both a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and also in Psychology. She has a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State and worked in the Eating Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Tammy brings a wealth of knowledge specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, life stressors, and family/relationship issues. Tammy is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice to optimize the best client experience.
Tammy tailors her approach to meet the needs of the individual client, given that different ages, as well as different needs, require different approaches. Thus, she provides a personalized treatment plan that addresses specific needs to achieve overall well-being. She provides a non-judgmental and accepting approach to help find balance and healing. Tammy has a background in various evidence-based approaches to care, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, internal family systems, and more recently, somatic therapy.
Tammy is intrinsically motivated by helping others and hopes to contribute to the positive impact on the lives of others by providing support, tools, and guidance to help clients achieve their goals.