- Compassionate listener
- Practical skill building
- Values-based work
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addiction, and work through grief and loss. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each person who reaches out.
She tailors conversations and treatment plans to fit each client's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She encourages small, achievable changes and supports clients as they try new ways of thinking and behaving.
Dr. Occhipinti draws from a range of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered care. This mix lets her address mood, relationships, and issues such as codependency, self-esteem, and anger. She also works with people facing chronic illness, blended family challenges, and career or life transitions.
In the room she listens first, then helps set clear goals based on what matters to the client. Therapy can include skill building, values clarification, and problem-focused strategies. The aim is to help people find more balance and clearer direction in daily life.
Her practice emphasizes honest conversation and practical support. People who want guidance on intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep troubles, or substance issues may find focused, change-oriented work. Dr. Occhipinti offers steady support as clients move toward lasting adjustments.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dr. Occhipinti uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when emotions are difficult. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, codependency, and life changes. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation usually happens early so sessions can focus on what will help most.
If you plan to pursue online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The practice description does not list specific session formats, so checking available formats is recommended. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commutes, and allow those with mobility or caregiving demands to meet with a licensed professional. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and for using tools and exercises between appointments to reinforce progress.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with an emphasis on tailoring conversation and plans to each person's needs.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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