Therapist profile
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, and depression. Tammy also addresses parenting challenges, sleep difficulty, anger, and issues with self-esteem.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She listens to what is happening at home and focuses on what can change now. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and how daily routines affect mood and relationships. Tammy uses a mix of therapy styles to suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed method.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people notice what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotional regulation and managing strong feelings when needed.
Tammy also uses client-centered and existential ideas to help people clarify their priorities and make meaningful decisions. That can include coping strategies for caregiving, blended family stress, chronic illness, or the emotional fallout after a separation. She supports clients working through family of origin issues and problems that touch parenting and adult relationships.
Her practice is straightforward and goal-focused. People leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings. To begin, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical actions in line with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants to reconnect with important life roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on their goals, circumstances, and what feels helpful. That means trying techniques, reviewing how they went, and adjusting plans together over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and remove travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue work between appointments when life is unpredictable. If you want to know the specific formats offered, check the session details during booking.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, and family-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices in a conversational, practical way and mixes approaches to suit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices from California.
Can she work with people in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are being offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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