Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT

California · 22 years in practice

Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 22 years of experience.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 38160 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1841427275 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Tammy

Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship struggles.

She works in a direct and respectful way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style centers on listening closely and tailoring conversations to each person. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most to the client and to build small, manageable changes.

Background and approach

She draws on several approaches, including existential ideas, acceptance and commitment methods, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Dr. Occhipinti emphasizes collaboration.

She and the client set goals together and choose tools that fit daily life. That can mean practicing new habits, learning how thoughts affect feelings, or trying exercises to increase emotional tolerance. She also helps people navigate practical life issues like parenting, career decisions, sleep problems, and coping with chronic illness or loss.

Her work pays attention to family of origin concerns, communication problems, and codependency when these come up. People looking for different ways to manage anger, improve self-esteem, or recover from trauma can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach. The focus is on understanding the problem, building skills, and supporting real-world changes.

Dr. Occhipinti aims to empower clients as they move toward more satisfying daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tammy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online care

Existential therapy explores questions about meaning, values, and purpose to help people facing emptiness, major life changes, or grief. It encourages honest reflection about what matters and how to live in a way that aligns with personal values.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking concrete steps toward a valued life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that arise from avoidance patterns.

Client-centered therapy centers on a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and support. This helps people feel heard and better able to explore their concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That joint process may combine elements of existential thinking, ACT, CBT, or other techniques to create a personalized plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video makes it possible to meet face-to-face when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or during a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible ways to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while maintaining continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, sleep trouble, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and collaborative. She listens closely, sets goals with the client, and uses practical exercises to build skills and improve daily functioning.

What is her professional background?

She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and independent practice environments to support people with a broad range of life and mental health challenges.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

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.

How do I begin working with her?

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