- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship challenges. She combines warmth with practical support to help people take the next step toward relief.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. With 22 years of professional experience, she adapts conversations and plans to fit individual situations. Expect a respectful, compassionate tone and clear, practical tools rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around goals you set together. Dr. Occhipinti uses a mix of therapy styles to meet different needs.
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to address thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and commitment concepts help people make meaningful choices even when emotions feel difficult. She also incorporates client-centered and dialectical strategies, offering supportive listening alongside skills for managing intense emotions.
This blend can help with sleep problems, anger, low self esteem, and coping with life changes. People seeking help for career stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, blended family issues, or addiction can find focused, practical guidance. Dr.
Occhipinti emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s values when shaping treatment. Her goal is to help people build clearer steps forward and sustainable coping skills.
What Tammy works with
Everything Tammy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tammy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tammy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online work and parenting concerns
Dr. Occhipinti frequently blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take meaningful steps toward their values. It can help with parenting stress, grief, and ongoing worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood, or sleep troubles. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the plan fits your values and everyday realities. Online formats offer practical benefits for busy parents and people with limited time. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of worksheets or exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is lower or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share quick updates, or work through brief coaching-style tasks. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family and work demands.Questions people ask about Tammy
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with a focus on clear, practical steps. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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