- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and healing
- Chronic health support
About Tammy
She supports people who have experienced trauma and who struggle with self-esteem and shame. Tammy pays close attention to how communication patterns and life purpose shape emotional health. She works with clients on skills for clearer expression, healthier boundaries, and stronger self-compassion.
Tammy’s practice also addresses the emotional effects of chronic pain, illness, and disability. She helps clients find coping strategies that fit their unique routines and energy levels. Her work includes attending to co-occurring issues like impulsivity, guilt, jealousy, and control challenges.
Clients who identify as women often seek her support for navigating layered emotional experiences. Tammy emphasizes a collaborative process that respects individual strengths and life stories. Sessions center on small, achievable changes that build toward longer-term resilience.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor plans to each person. Tammy aims to help people reconnect with a sense of worth and move toward goals that matter to them. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule at a time that works for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Evidence-based techniques and how they work online
Tammy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as pacing activities, emotion labeling, and behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. These skills aim to make daily life more manageable and to reduce symptoms that interfere with routines.Another emphasis is on trauma-informed methods that help people process painful memories and develop safety in relationships and self-view. This work often includes gradual steps to tolerate difficult feelings and to build clearer communication and boundaries when past hurts affect current relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tammy partners with each person to identify goals and test strategies that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helpful and what feels doable in the person’s life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats also make it simpler to have shorter, focused check-ins when needed or to avoid video if bandwidth is limited. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so the plan fits daily routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tammy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem struggles, plus related issues such as chronic pain, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and practical, focusing on clear communication skills, self-compassion, and steps people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience providing therapy in a variety of settings and with people facing complex emotional challenges.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in California and holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with Tammy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.