- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma-focused work
About Nanette
Nanette Tangkeko is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Nanette also lists young adult issues among her areas of focus, which can include struggles with early-adult transitions and identity concerns.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people name what feels off and try new ways of responding. Sessions are practical and grounded in everyday life. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness to help reduce reactivity.
Nanette also brings in psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat from early relationships. That can help with attachment concerns, codependency, and family of origin issues. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily functioning.
She works with people who are caregivers, people facing multicultural questions, and those managing intellectual disability or autism spectrum traits alongside emotional concerns. Communication problems, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose are listed among her focus areas.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps clients set small, manageable goals and tracks progress. For young adults this often means addressing confidence, work or school stress, relationship boundaries, and the sense of feeling behind.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session help clarify priorities and the best initial plan.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Nanette uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve coping.She also incorporates mindfulness therapy to teach skills for noticing emotions and lowering reactivity. Mindfulness can help with stress, rumination, and building steadier attention in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to set goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients can expect to discuss what is working and to change course if needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or full sessions when their schedule needs flexibility.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Young adult issues are specifically listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using CBT and mindfulness to change thoughts and reactions, plus psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas when patterns from the past matter.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her professional credential is listed as CA LMFT.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regional considerations before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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