About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship strain, and trauma-related concerns. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of experience and offers practical, down-to-earth support for everyday struggles.
Her approach is conversational and tailored. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into real life. Conversations aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and reduce unhelpful patterns that keep problems going.
How Tammy works
Dr. Occhipinti draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people take values-based action even when emotions feel heavy. Client-centered work creates space to be heard and understood. She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and existential themes when people face questions about meaning or loss.
That blend supports practical change while honoring the personal story behind the difficulty. In sessions she listens first, then sets simple, manageable steps. She helps with parenting and family-related concerns by focusing on communication and boundaries.
For issues like chronic pain, addiction, or career transitions, she works on coping skills and problem solving. Dr. Occhipinti practices in California and conducts sessions in English.
Her style is respectful, direct, and compassionate, aimed at helping people move toward clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
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What Tammy works with
The areas below are the ones Tammy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches that translate well online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them even when emotions are intense. It helps people who feel stuck by focusing on action that matters rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive space where the person leads the conversation and is met with empathy and respect, which helps people gain clarity and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Occhipinti will discuss these methods with each person and collaboratively choose techniques that match your goals, needs, and comfort level. That means adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so it stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, coaching-style support, or when ongoing written tools help reinforce new skills. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on goals between sessions.
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