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I'm Tammy Folaron, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Virginia. You can reach me at TamaraFolaron@gmail.com or 540-353-2724 with any questions before booking.

My approach to Lasting Change

I believe meaningful change begins with understanding—not judgment.

You may have developed certain patterns for very good reasons. Sometimes those patterns helped you survive, cope, protect yourself, or get through difficult circumstances. The problem is that a strategy that once protected you may not continue to serve you as your life changes.

Together, we can begin creating space for new possibilities.

My role is not to tell you who you should be. My role is to help you identify where you want to go, understand what may be standing in the way, and support you as you develop the skills and confidence to move forward.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is another tool I use to help clients create lasting change.

Clinical hypnosis is a focused state of attention that can allow you to become more aware of thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and patterns that may operate outside of your everyday conscious awareness. Contrary to some common misconceptions, hypnosis does not mean giving up control. You remain aware and involved throughout the process.

I use hypnotherapy to complement traditional therapy and help clients work toward personally meaningful goals.

Hypnotherapy may be incorporated into treatment for concerns such as:

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Fear of driving or other specific fears

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Healthy lifestyle changes

  • Weight and body-image concerns

  • Overwhelm and emotional regulation

  • Breaking unwanted patterns

  • Relaxation and stress reduction

  • Creating a more positive relationship with yourself

  • Preparing for future goals and life changes

My approach to hypnotherapy is focused on helping you access your own strengths and resources rather than giving you a set of instructions to simply follow. You already possess many of the resources necessary for change; sometimes you need support accessing them.

I empower your personal growth through specialized therapeutic methods for your unique needs.

IEMT

Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) is a brief, solution-focused approach that explores how we learn to feel the way we do. By using precision eye movements, this technique helps to diffuse the emotional charge associated with past memories and limiting identities, allowing you to move beyond old patterns without the need for extensive storytelling or re-living of difficult events.
I offer IEMT as a powerful way to update your internal programs and emotional responses. This method is particularly effective for addressing feelings that seem 'hard-wired' or stuck, providing a way to create rapid change in how you experience yourself and your history.
IEMT may be beneficial for those navigating:
Recurring negative emotions
Self-limiting identities and beliefs
Intrusive memories or flashbacks
Phobic responses and anxiety
Feeling 'stuck' in certain emotional states
Regret or shame from past experiences
My approach to IEMT is deeply respectful of your privacy and pace. Instead of focusing on the 'why' of a problem, we focus on the 'how' of your emotional experience, using gentle neurological feedback to help your brain process and release the weight of old imprints, fostering a renewed sense of emotional freedom.. This method helps to create Lasting change

Clinical Social Work

Traditional therapy provides a foundation for understanding what is happening in your life and developing practical ways to respond differently.

I use an individualized, collaborative approach rather than relying on a single treatment model. Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may incorporate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), IEMT, and other therapeutic interventions.

Therapy may be helpful when you are experiencing:

  • Anxiety or depression

  • Trauma or difficult past experiences

  • Anger or emotional regulation difficulties

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Chronic illness and the emotional impact of health challenges

  • Relationship or life-transition concerns

  • Difficulty with confidence or self-worth

  • Fear and avoidance

  • Unhelpful thought or behavioral patterns

  • Feeling stuck despite knowing you want something different

My goal is to help you develop greater awareness, flexibility, and confidence while building practical skills that you can carry with you outside of therapy.

Professional Credentials

Master of Social Work

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Clinical Hypnotherapist

Hypnosis Motivational Institute, California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Association Social Work Board

Certified Ingregal Eye Movement Therapist

Association of IEMT Practitioners

Areas of Focus

Weight Management

I help you discover a mindful relationship with food and body image through one-on-one support.

Veterans

I provide trauma-informed care designed for the unique transitions and experiences of individual veterans.

Military Members

I offer confidential support for active-duty personnel managing the stress of service and family life.

Smoking Cessation

I utilize evidence-based tools and hypnotherapy to help you reclaim your health and freedom from nicotine.

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Military & Veteran Expertise

My commitment to the military community is both professional and personal. As a former member of the Air Force and the wife and mother of Air Force members, I understand the unique culture and challenges of service life first-hand.

With 17 years of dedicated service at the VA, I have specialized in supporting veterans facing homelessness, providing primary care coordination, and assisting service members returning from conflict zones as they navigate the transition back to civilian life.

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Network Coverage

Tricare: Non-Network Provider

Optum VA: In-Network Provider

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