- Client-centered therapy
- Relationship work
- Parenting support
About Tammy
Tammy Garbarino is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Tammy uses talk-based work to help clients sort through decisions and set practical goals.
Tammy favors a client-centered approach that starts by listening to each person's experience. She helps clients increase self-awareness and notice patterns that get in the way of clearer choices. Sessions focus on straightforward conversation, reflection, and small steps that can be tried between meetings.
She draws on a range of methods to address relationship problems, communication difficulties, codependency, and commitment concerns. Tammy also supports people facing grief, caregiver stress, body image or eating-related issues, and the emotional effects of cancer or other major life changes. Her work includes attention to family of origin dynamics and forgiveness when those topics are important.
In session she aims to clarify goals and track progress so people can see what is changing. She often helps clients break down big problems into manageable tasks. The approach is practical and paced to each person's needs.
Tammy welcomes questions about her ways of working and what a first meeting looks like. Prospective clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started.
How Tammy’s Client-Centered Work Translates Online
Tammy practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's priorities. This approach helps when people are sorting through relationship problems, anxiety, parenting decisions, or life changes by keeping the conversation grounded in what matters to the client.She also draws on conversational methods that promote self-awareness and practical goal-setting. That means sessions often include talking through options, clarifying next steps, and checking progress between meetings. These methods can be useful for improving communication, addressing codependency or commitment issues, and managing stress or grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will collaborate with clients to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. She frames therapy as a shared process of testing and adjusting what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or letting someone join from a quieter space. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, eating issues, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, verbal processing, and helping clients set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tammy has 10 years of experience as a practicing therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT practicing in California.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.