Meet Tammy Starkey

I have been in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 21 years, and I continue to deepen my work through integrative approaches that support lasting trauma healing. My practice weaves together somatic and sensory-based modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, along with intuitive and spiritually attuned counseling when aligned with your goals. At its core, my work is devoted to helping you move through trauma with greater ease, integration, and freedom. I believe that healing comes from within and that intuition and inner wisdom are accessible to everyone.

Poppy, my therapy dog, is available upon request. She brings a calm, intuitive presence that can gently support regulation and connection within the session.

I offer a complimentary phone consultation to ensure we feel aligned and that the work ahead feels supportive and clear. I look forward to hearing from you.

My credentials

LICSW 14188 (2004)

This license reflects extensive education, clinical training, and years of experience providing psychotherapy. It allows me to offer thoughtful, ethical, and professional mental health care. My work is grounded in respect, collaboration, and a commitment to client well-being.
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (2009)

Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, body-based approach to working with stress and trauma. It focuses on supporting the nervous system in finding greater balance and safety, rather than revisiting overwhelming experiences. Sessions move at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.
Somatic Experiencing Assistant — Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Levels

In this role, I support the training of other therapists in Somatic Experiencing. Assisting at multiple levels reflects depth of experience and a strong commitment to high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Organic Intelligence

Organic Intelligence is a strengths-based approach that emphasizes the body’s natural capacity for resilience and healing. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, this work supports what is already working and alive within you. It helps foster a sense of stability, resource, and inner support.
Sensorimotor Arousal Regulation Treatment

This approach helps clients become more aware of how stress and emotions show up in the body. By gently working with sensation, movement, and pacing, it supports nervous system regulation and grounding. The goal is to increase comfort, clarity, and ease in daily life.
Inter Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems helps clients understand and relate to different parts of themselves with curiosity and compassion. By strengthening a calm, grounded inner presence, this approach supports healing, reduces inner conflict, and builds greater self-trust. It also guides clients in accessing Self energy, allowing parts to gently “unblend” and separate, creating more ease and connection in daily life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is a well-researched therapy that helps the brain reprocess difficult memories in a structured and supportive way. Over time, these experiences often feel less intense and disruptive. EMDR can support healing from trauma, anxiety, and unresolved past events.