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# Tammy Brown, LCSW-S

Psychotherapy practice of Tammy Brown, LCSW-S Austin, Texas

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## Posts

- [Ecotherapy --Connecting with Nature Heals](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/ecotherapy-connecting-with-nature-heals/) - Something changes in my body and mind when I enter a forest or visit the ocean. I start to relax and feel calm. Being outdoors especially out in the country makes me feel serene, peaceful, and content. I became acutely aware of my need for nature at at time when I was staying indoors
- [Integrating practice models and use of self: Study and consultation group for psychotherapists](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/consultation-group-psychotherapists/) - I've never liked the term "eclectic" which is commonly used by psychotherapists who combine more than one model in practicing psychotherapy. It describes what we don't do--subscribe to just one school of practice--but it leaves clients clueless about what we do do. I have begun to use the word "integrated" to describe my practice model
- [The Importance of Supervision, Consultation, and Training for LCSW's](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/the-importance-of-supervision-consultation-and-training/) - Many masters level social work and counseling graduates begin to practice with a lot of knowledge, but little experience in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is both a skill and an art, and it takes careful processing and diligent study to become a confident, effective clinician. Many new therapists confide that they sometimes pretend to know what they
- [Fluvial Processes and Human Change](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/fluvial-processes-human-change/) - Fluvial Processes "Flowing water, in streams and rivers or across the land in sheets, is the dominant erosional process in shaping Earth's landscape...most of the erosional work done by surface water is not done by streams or rivers but instead by falling raindrops and by the resulting unorganized runoff down slopes."-- Science Clarified website This shaping of the land
- [Thoughts For Therapists](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/thoughts-for-therapists/) - Listen to Your Creative Self Recently, as I listened to a client, I noticed that she seldom made "I" statements of any kind even to say that she . Instead, she reflected on her life as a passive observer. She vaguely hoped that things that might work out, wondered if they might happen, and mused over possible changes and
- [The Unexpected](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/the-unexpected/) - Monday a large wild turkey appeared outside my office window. My office is just off of a highway, but backs up to an urban greenbelt. I see song birds, brown squirrels and a few large black rock squirrels, but this was unexpected. The turkey has been hanging around for 3 days now, and I'm still
- [LCSW SUPERVISION WORKSHOP:   The Supervision Decision--Your Path to LCSW](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/lcsw-supervision-workshop-the-supervision-decision-your-path-to-lcsw/) - LCSW supervisor Tammy Brown offering workshops on the requirements, styles and options for lcsw supervision.
- [Personal growth goals from some very wise women](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/personal-growth-goals-from-some-very-wise-women/) - My "Living Well" psychotherapy group members are very hard-working, insightful women who also have mood disorders. We have focused in the last 2 months on getting to know ourselves and each other in a deep, clear-eyed way through art and journaling. This week they came up with this wonderful list of areas for growth, and
- [The Importance of Sleep](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/the-importance-of-sleep/) - "I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books." Jorge Luis Borges (read from a client's t-shirt) Sleep is a daily topic in my psychotherapy office and a problem for many people. Without enough good quality sleep we don't function well. Sleep is essential to our well-being, but all too often we try
- [Depression, isolation and connection](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/depression-isolation-connection/) - Today in my psychotherapy group, "Living Well with Bipolar Disorder and Depression," we discussed isolation vs. connectedness. Group members shared that while isolation is often their choice when depressed, ultimately connecting with others is more helpful to them. Group members find that connection gives them comfort, energy and hope in the midst of their depression.
- [Not when I'm working](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/not-when-im-working/) - Psychotherapy clients often ask if I get tired of hearing about people’s problems. I guess it could happen, but I don’t really think of psychotherapy in those terms. Unlike a friend who might be overburdened by a stream of complaints, I am listening with a trained ear. I hear a lot of problems, it’s true,
- [Change is beautiful](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/change-is-beautiful/) - At The Butterfly Farm in St. Martin the caretakers place chrysalises in special boxes so that the butterflies are protected when they first emerge. They crawl out, open their wet wings slowly, and wait while the wings straighten and dry. After a short time the butterflies are ready to fly freely around the garden. I
- [Listen--Listening skills for couples](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/listen/) - This great advice was written on an empty storefront window in South Beach, Florida. It made me think of the couple's I see for marital therapy in Austin and how often our early work focuses on listening. Here's the best way to listen to your partner: Make eye contact. Listen for feelings. Don't interrupt. Reflect
- [Writing and depression](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/writing-and-depression/) - Many of my psychotherapy clients find journaling and writing to be helpful in dealing with depression. Some people find relief in letting their emotions out by expressing them in a written words meant only for themselves. Some journal and bring in their work to share with me. This helps me understand more about their emotional
- [Obstacles to change](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/obstacles-to-change/) - Obstacles to change can seem like giant boulders in your path. You may know what you want to change but just can't seem to move forward. In my "Living Well" psychotherapy group here in Austin, members came up with this list of common issues that block the way to progress: Fear: We want the change
- [How to choose a therapist](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/how-to-choose-a-therapist/) - The quality of the relationship between therapist and client is the most significant factor in the success of the therapy experience so it's important to make a thoughtful choice. There are many excellent psychotherapists in Austin to choose from. Here are some tips for choosing a therapist: Clarify for yourself what your goals are for
- [Considering Therapy?](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/hello-world/) - Whether you are experiencing difficult challenges in your life or just wanting to find more joy and fulfillment, working with a skilled and caring therapist can help. Therapy is a process of self-examination, discovery, insight and development which evolves in the context of the relationship between client and therapist. Explore my website to learn more

## Pages

- [Austin Psychotherapist, Tammy Brown, LCSW-S](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/) - Psychotherapy practice of Tammy Brown LCSW, Austin TX, Group, individual, relationship therapy and LCSW supervision and clinical consultation
- [About Tammy Brown, LCSW-S](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/tammy-brown-lcsw-cgp/) - Tammy Brown, LCSW, CGP is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Group Psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas. I am also a licensed supervisor for clinical social work.
- [Psychotherapy](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/psychotherapy/) - Reasons for pychotherapy, what we do in sessions,what is psychotherapy
- [Ecotherapy (Nature Therapy)](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/ecotherapy-in-austin-tx/) - Ecotherapy in Austin TX Nature is a healing force. Increasing your connections with nature can reduce depression and anxiety, facilitate the process of grief and loss, and help you find the answers you are seeking. "Ecotherapy" is a specific kind of therapy practiced in nature. I incorporate ecotherapy into my work in three ways: as
- [LCSW Supervision and Professional Consultation](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/lcsw-supervision-and-professional-consultation/) - LCSW supervision by Tammy Brown, LCSW. CGP. I help new clinicians integrate their education with experience as they develop their skills and confident use of self.
- [Couple's Therapy](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/couples-therapy/) - Relationship therapy helps stop the behaviors that hurt your relationship, handle conflicts constructively, communicate effectively, build intimacy and resilience in your relationship.
- [Group Psychotherapy](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/group-psychotherapy/) - The group psychotherapy practice of Tammy Brown, LCSW, CGP Certified Group Psychotherapist, offers psychotherapy groups for adults
- [Listening to You:  Client-inspired Thoughts](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/blog-2/) - I'm not suggesting that all our client's problems can be answered with "I" statements or a journalling exercise, or even that her enthusiasm will last. But I am suggesting that if we are fully connecting with our client and open to our own creative thoughts we often come up with just the right intervention in the moment.

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- [Relationships](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/category/relationships/)
- [self-help-depression](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/category/self-help-depression/)
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- [Ecotherapy](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/category/ecotherapy/)

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- [how to choose a therapist](https://tammybrowntherapy.com/tag/how-to-choose-a-therapist/)
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