Tammy Malloy, PhD, LCSW, CSAT
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Tammy Malloy holds a PhD in Social Work from Barry University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Dr. Malloy specializes in trauma-informed care, family systems, and high-risk behaviors encompassing all addictive disorders. She has extensive expertise in psychometric assessments for clinical outcomes and diagnosis, with a recent focus on integrating AI technologies into mental health care.
Dr. Malloy is a published researcher, contributing to academic journals on addiction, depression, spirituality, and clinical personality pathology, and has facilitated research for more than a decade. She is a sought-after speaker, presenting at national and international conferences on substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and high-risk sexual behaviors. Passionate about advancing the field, Dr. Malloy is dedicated to teaching, empowering others, and improving quality of life for patients and staff alike.
Articles by Tammy Malloy
- Exploring Different Types of Mental Health Services
Exploring mental health services can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward healing. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, a luxury rehab in Florida, our RESET Program provides compassionate, evidence-based residential treatment for mental health and co-occurring conditions. This guide outlines the main types of mental health services, therapy options, and professionals involved in care, helping you make informed decisions about the best path toward long-term wellness and emotional stability. - What It’s Like to Attend Your First AA Meeting (or Any Recovery Support Group)
Your first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or recovery meeting can feel intimidating, but it’s often the beginning of lasting connection. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, a luxury rehab in Florida, clients learn what to expect in peer-based programs like AA and NA while developing the confidence to engage in supportive group therapy. Understanding formats, meeting types, and traditions helps reduce anxiety and build trust. Futures integrates these experiences across its treatment programs, helping clients find strength, acceptance, and lifelong recovery through community connection. - Understanding Parenting and Addiction
Parenting and addiction are deeply intertwined, shaping how families function and how children grow. Millions of children live in homes affected by substance use, where instability and emotional distress often take root. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, a luxury rehab in Florida, we provide evidence-based, family-centered care that helps parents heal and children regain safety and trust. Through programs like CORE and RESET, Futures offers trauma-informed therapy and compassionate support to rebuild family relationships and create lasting recovery. - DBT Distress Tolerance: Willingness vs. Willfulness
In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), willingness and willfulness describe two opposing attitudes that influence how we respond to challenges. These concepts are essential within DBT’s distress tolerance skill set, helping… Read more: DBT Distress Tolerance: Willingness vs. Willfulness - What Is Eye Movement Desensitization? (EMDR Trauma Therapy)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people process trauma and emotional distress safely. At MetaVida, part of Futures Recovery Healthcare in Tequesta, Florida, EMDR sessions are guided by licensed clinicians in a luxury, trauma-informed environment. The therapy reduces emotional triggers, supports emotional regulation, and promotes lasting recovery. Clients can also combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based care for a comprehensive healing experience. Learn how EMDR helps rebuild stability and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based treatment at MetaVida. - The Benefits of Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma-informed yoga is a gentle, body-centered practice that helps individuals rebuild trust, safety, and self-awareness after trauma. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, this approach is integrated into the RESET Program, combining mindful movement and breathwork with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Sessions are guided by trained professionals in a luxury, trauma-sensitive environment on Futures’ 9-acre Tequesta, Florida campus. Learn how trauma-informed yoga supports emotional regulation, reduces stress, and complements therapy as part of a holistic mental health treatment plan. - What Is Deep TMS and How Does It Work?
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) is an innovative, noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas involved in mood regulation. At MetaVida, part of Futures Recovery Healthcare in Tequesta, Florida, Deep TMS is delivered by licensed clinicians within a trauma-informed, luxury outpatient setting. It helps individuals with treatment-resistant depression and mood disorders achieve meaningful progress through personalized care that can include CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Learn how MetaVida combines comfort, clinical excellence, and innovation to promote long-term wellness. - A Wise Mind ACCEPTS: A DBT Skill for Distress Tolerance
The Wise Mind ACCEPTS skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical ways to manage overwhelming emotions through mindful distraction and acceptance. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, a luxury rehab in Florida, DBT techniques like ACCEPTS help clients tolerate distress, reduce impulsivity, and regain emotional balance. Through trauma-informed programs such as MetaVida and RESET, clients practice mindfulness, emotion regulation, and coping strategies that support lasting recovery. Learn how integrating ACCEPTS into daily life builds resilience, awareness, and calm in the face of emotional challenges. - Dangers of Fentanyl-Laced Weed
The rise of fentanyl-laced weed has created a dangerous overlap between cannabis and synthetic opioids. Even trace amounts of fentanyl can cause overdose or death when mixed with marijuana. At Futures Recovery Healthcare, a luxury rehab in Florida, clinicians help individuals understand and overcome the risks of opioid exposure through evidence-based detox, therapy, and recovery programs. Learn how fentanyl contamination affects public health, how to recognize overdose symptoms, and what steps to take for prevention, treatment, and long-term healing.
