Tammy Mitchell Red Owl, a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and a descendant of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation, is a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) and Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADC) serving the Toiyabe community as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor II in the Wellness and Recovery Department of Family Services.
Drawing upon her lived experience as a woman in long-term recovery and her educational background, which includes a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, she supports clients in overcoming substance abuse and other life challenges. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (expected graduation Spring 2026.
Her counseling approach is trauma- and stigma-informed, integrates psychodynamic elements, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing.