Therapist profile
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT
California
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT - Relationships and Addictions
Continue with TammyWhere Tammy stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 38160
- NPI
- 1841427275
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Codependency work
- CBT and ACT methods
- Emotion regulation skills
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Dr. Occhipinti also supports those dealing with sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, and codependency patterns.
Her sessions are practical and conversational. She listens without judgment and helps clients map out clear steps they can try between meetings. Expect straightforward feedback, skills practice, and gentle challenges when habits are keeping you stuck.
Dr. Occhipinti uses several therapy methods to match what a person needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools can help with intense emotions and coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and committing to manageable changes.
She also uses Client-Centered and Existential approaches to focus on what matters to the individual and on personal meaning. These are used alongside skills work to help people balance practical change with deeper questions about purpose and direction.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults navigating life transitions, addiction, family origin concerns, and chronic illness. People who keep putting others first or who find themselves stuck in caregiving roles often come for help with boundaries and reclaiming a sense of self.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches connect to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from old habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful thought patterns and daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dr. Occhipinti will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying skills-based work first, then shifting to values-focused ACT, or combining techniques across sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of conversation, guided exercises, and at-home practice via video or phone formats when those are available. Ask about the available format and how sessions will be structured when you schedule.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. Dr. Occhipinti works with patterns like people-pleasing and codependency and helps people practice saying no and setting limits.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a practical, conversational style with clear feedback and skills practice. The aim is to try small changes that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
No. International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.