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Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Tammy

Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California-licensed LMFT with 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also brings focus to issues such as chronic illness and pain, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. Her practice emphasizes practical support for coping with life changes while attending to emotional wounds and behavioral patterns.

Grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each client’s circumstances and goals. Dr.

Occhipinti integrates approaches that include Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, CBT, and elements of DBT to create a flexible, individualized course of work. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and guidance aimed at increasing resilience and clarity.

She frames seeking help as a courageous first step and positions herself as a supportive, empowering partner for those ready to pursue greater wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites exploration of different inner parts and their roles, helping people understand conflicting impulses and soothe protective or wounded parts; it can be useful for trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, and committing to meaningful action, which tends to help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and fosters a supportive space where the therapist reflects and follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-direction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to identify which methods or combinations feel most helpful, adjusting techniques to match goals, preferences, and the specific issues presented over time.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity across changing schedules. These options offer flexibility in how people engage with therapeutic work, allowing conversations and exercises to continue between sessions and making it simpler to access consistent professional support from California-based licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
The practice covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would therapy feel in terms of approach and style?
The therapist uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance while tailoring dialogue and plans to each person. Work tends to be collaborative and aimed at practical coping and emotional insight.
What is the therapist's background and clinical experience?
The clinician has 22 years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
The therapist holds an LMFT license in California, listed as CA LMFT 38160 and practices within that state.
Which languages are available and can international clients work together?
Services are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for meetings?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English