Dr. Tammy Sutterfield

LPC

Colorado

Practical therapy for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Colorado / LPC.0005763; LPC, Texas / 15055; LMHC, Washington / 60549708

NPI

1184942658

Experience

12 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing informed
   • Focus on relationships
   • Support for sexual health

   About Tammy

   Dr. Tammy Sutterfield greets people with a direct, practical approach. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. Tammy aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on real-life changes rather than jargon.

   She studied clinical psychology and behavioral health through undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Her background includes work and study related to sexual health and adult alternative relationships through the Modern Sex Therapy Institute. Tammy combines that experience with a range of clinical approaches to address each person’s needs.

   Sessions are personalized to the person in front of her. She helps people talk through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and relationship struggles.

   Tammy pays attention to health-related and life-stage issues too. That includes caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, cancer-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and midlife changes. She is also experienced addressing kink and BDSM matters, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions, and process addictions like pornography or gambling.

   Her style draws on methods such as Motivational Interviewing, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. Tammy emphasizes collaboration and helping people set practical steps that fit their daily lives. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters most to them. It is useful for work on addictions, lifestyle shifts, and improving day-to-day habits.
   
   Attachment-based work looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses. It can help people who want clearer communication, safer emotional expression, and better intimacy. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting the core emotions behind relationship patterns. It is practical for people who want to change how they experience closeness and conflict.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust over time if something feels off.
   
   If you are considering online options, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Different approaches translate well to remote sessions, and the therapist will help decide what will work best for your situation.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefCoping with life changesADHD

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Women's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   Colorado, Texas, Washington

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and relationship concerns.

   What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

   Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical steps. Approaches include Motivational Interviewing, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused methods, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques.

   How long has she practiced clinically?

   She has 12 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and related settings.

   Where is the therapist licensed and located?

   She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado with licenses noted for CO LPC and TX LPC in her background.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients schedule with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What do I do to begin working with this therapist?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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