- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT methods
About Tami
Tami Brugman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of experience. She is licensed in Texas and brings long experience from both community mental health and private practice settings. Her work covers stress, anxiety, relationships, intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She uses a client-centered approach, meeting people where they are and adjusting methods to the situation. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness approaches, hypnotherapy, and solution-focused ideas when helpful. She also describes an interest in the mind-body connection and is pursuing a PhD in Applied Psychophysiology to build on that focus.
In practice she aims to combine practical techniques with supportive conversation. Sessions often include skills work, values clarification, thought restructuring, and mindfulness exercises tailored to everyday problems. She also brings experience working with serious mental health concerns from earlier clinical roles.
Tami has worked with individuals, couples, and families in a range of settings. She can help people manage transitions like leaving school, starting a career, relationship shifts, caregiving strain, and grief. Her background includes both community mental health programs and private practice experience, which shapes a practical, problem-solving style.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Tami commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and actions, useful for anxiety, insomnia, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. That ongoing adjustment helps match techniques to practical needs like parenting stress, career shifts, or relationship concerns.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around study, work, and caregiving because they remove travel and let therapy fit into a weekday break or evening slot. Shorter check-ins, guided mindfulness practices, and workbook-style CBT exercises translate well to remote sessions and can be used to support progress between meetings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, anger, self esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and adapts methods to each person's situation, combining practical skills, mindfulness, and values-based work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in the mental health field, including community mental health and private practice roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and has worked in both Texas and California settings; her practice information lists Texas as location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current options before booking to learn which formats she uses.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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