- Practical skill building
- Respectful listening
- Goal oriented work
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, relationship trouble, and sleep problems. She works with adults who want more balance and clearer next steps. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical ways to improve day-to-day life.
With 22 years of clinical experience in California, she adapts conversations and plans to each person. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, set small goals, and build skills that fit into real life. Tammy uses straightforward tools rather than jargon so people can try them between visits.
Her work draws on several therapy styles, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which help with unhelpful thinking and taking meaningful action. She also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to guide supportive, skill-focused conversations. This mix lets her match methods to a person’s needs and pace.
Typical concerns addressed include coping with life changes, parenting strain, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and career stress. She also offers support for intimacy-related issues, family of origin problems, and forgiveness work. Sleep and rest difficulties are included among the issues she helps people with.
Dr. Occhipinti emphasizes collaboration: she listens first, then tailors a plan. Her goal is to help people feel more capable and connected to what matters to them.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then identify values-based actions to move forward. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and offers straightforward exercises to change unhelpful habits and improve sleep and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will hear about your goals and preferences, then collaboratively choose methods that fit your situation. That conversation helps shape how sessions are structured and which tools are emphasized.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people focus on building practical skills for sleep, stress, and relationships in ways that can be practiced in daily routines.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a respectful and compassionate approach, listening first and then tailoring the dialogue and plan to each person. The work focuses on practical skills and small steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Occhipinti has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.