- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Relationship work
About Tammy
Tammy Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma, ADHD, and career questions. Tammy writes plainly and focuses on practical next steps when someone is stuck or overwhelmed.
She brings 22 years of experience working in clinical and coaching roles. Early in her practice she worked as an addiction specialist, interventionist, and administrator at an adolescent treatment center in Northern California. That background informs how she approaches problems tied to substance use, codependency, and life transitions.
Tammy's style is warm and interactive. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused. She blends person-centered listening with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns.
Attachment ideas and relationship work are a visible part of her approach. She uses attachment-based and emotionally-focused techniques to help people understand connection, communication, and commitment issues. Tammy also incorporates dialectical skills to help with strong emotions and impulsive behavior.
Clients can expect a mix of support and practical coaching. Tammy aims to help people build clearer choices, better coping skills, and stronger relationships. She describes her role as a guide who walks alongside people as they move toward more balance and relief.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior. Online sessions using this approach often look at patterns in close relationships and help people try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practices simple changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life challenges and can include homework between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels useful, testing tools, and adjusting the plan as needs change.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn't needed. It also lets therapists use worksheets, mood tracking, and real-time coaching in conversations so practical skills can be practiced between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tammy address?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life transition problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive with conversational sessions. She mixes listening with practical coaching and skill-building.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of clinical and coaching experience and previously worked as an addiction specialist, interventionist, and adolescent treatment center administrator in Northern California.
What credentials and location are listed for Tammy?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.