Dr. Tammy Occhipinti , LMFT

Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She has 22 years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. She treats concerns related to sleep, intimacy, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and practical support. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding steps that fit each person's life. She works to tailor conversations and plans to meet individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Dr. Occhipinti draws from several therapy styles to suit different problems. She uses techniques that help people notice difficult thoughts, build skills for tough moments, and clarify personal values. This can include short-term skill work as well as deeper conversations about meaning and choices.

People often come with complex, overlapping issues such as chronic pain, blended family stress, or problems with substance use. She addresses family of origin concerns, codependency, communication breakdowns, and recovery from trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with divorce, loss, or life changes related to aging and illness.

Her sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. She encourages small, practical changes that add up over time. If someone wants a therapist who listens, adapts, and helps map clear next steps, Dr. Occhipinti provides that steady support.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters and small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is practical and skills-focused; it breaks down thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel problems and teaches tools to change them, which often helps with anxiety, sleep, and mood issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan so sessions match the client’s needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face-to-face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or brief problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep up with steady progress.