- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship struggles
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, and depression. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and life transitions.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. She mixes evidence-informed methods such as acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered conversation to help clients notice what matters and act on it.
Tammy draws on two decades of clinical work across many presentations, including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and blended family challenges. She also has experience with chronic pain or illness, codependency, and substance use concerns. This background guides how she shapes sessions for each person.
In the therapy room she listens for patterns that cause repeated pain, then tests small changes that might work better. She helps people clarify values, build coping skills, and practice new ways of relating. Sessions tend to be steady and focused on measurable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
People who choose her often want concrete tools and straightforward discussion about progress. She asks about what feels most urgent, then prioritizes goals that fit the client’s daily life and responsibilities.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify what matters and take committed action even when emotions are difficult. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck when choices seem hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing different responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, person-led conversation where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and pace to build clearer direction. It supports people working through relationship issues and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and she will check in about what is helping and what needs to shift.
The biography does not list which session formats she uses, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills from their everyday environment and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular format.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a direct, goal-focused style that combines conversation with practical skills. Sessions aim to produce ideas and steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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