- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Grief and loss
About Tammie
Tammie Makely is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and money and financial issues.
Her sessions focus on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s worrying them. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person’s needs. She encourages small, practical steps to help reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
In therapy she helps people name painful patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. She works with clients on communication skills, managing strong emotions, and coping with loss or big changes. She also supports people who want to address guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, or questions about life purpose.
Tammie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She partners with each client to find what fits, tailoring the approach to goals and life demands. Her style aims to be direct, compassionate, and respectful of each person’s pace.
Clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and improving daily coping. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and experiment with small, manageable changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.Another frequently used approach focuses on improving relationships and attachment. It helps people notice recurring interaction patterns, practice clearer communication, and set boundaries when needed. That work often helps with relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and problems with closeness or trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check whether an approach is helping and adjust it when needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people attend sessions from a convenient location and continue momentum between in-person visits when that suits their life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly and try new skills.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a California LMFT credential and has 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and provides services to people located in that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people in applicable regions.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.