Therapist profile
Dr. Tammy McClain, WV Psychologist 854
West Virginia
WV Psychologist - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsWV Psychologist 854
- LicensePsychologist, West Virginia / 854
- NPI1700996220
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWest Virginia
About
- CBT strategies
- ACT values work
- Motivational interviewing
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy McClain is a West Virginia psychologist (WV Psychologist 854) with 31 years of clinical experience. She has also taught at the college level since 2006. Her practice addresses common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and anger.
She has worked with people who have experienced trauma and abuse, as well as those managing career struggles or sleep problems. She also sees clients facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and problems tied to family of origin. Her background includes work with mood and panic disorders and challenges linked to life changes and loss.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core part of her work and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and act in line with those values. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep discussions grounded in the client's experience and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.
In sessions she keeps conversation interactive and practical. Discussions focus on noticeable patterns - for example how stress, sleep, and anger feed each other - and on small, doable changes. She adapts plans to a person's goals and provides tools for coping with work strain, family friction, and grief.
People who want clear, experience-based help with anger, anxiety, or life transitions will find a straightforward, clinically informed approach. To begin, the site matching process is used to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and practice small, value-driven actions. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or from ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses in daily situations, which helps when anger is linked to quick negative assumptions or sleep and stress issues. Motivational Interviewing supports motivation for change and can help with commitment to new habits when anger or frustration have become routine.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process guides whether more CBT-style skills, ACT values work, or motivational strategies become central.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice new skills between meetings in their real-life routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to fit an online setting while focusing on practical steps to manage anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and trauma. Anger is listed among the many areas she helps people manage.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She combines cognitive, acceptance, and client-centered methods to focus on patterns and tools you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and has been a college professor since 2006.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as WV Psychologist 854 and practices in West Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking a first appointment.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.