- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
About Tammie
Tammie Makely is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She has 13 years of clinical experience and works from California. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at making it easier to say what feels hard to say.
Tammie creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings. She focuses on helping people understand patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to daily life and real-world problems.
Common concerns she supports include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, control and impulsivity, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She also helps people facing divorce or separation, caregiver stress, body image struggles, and questions about life purpose or money and financial pressures.
Her work includes supporting people coping with mood disorders and navigating relationships affected by narcissistic behavior. Tammie aims to help clients build clearer boundaries, better communication, and more reliable coping skills. She encourages small changes that add up over time.
To begin, she asks people to take a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That initial step helps identify goals and shapes what the work will look like together. Tammie emphasizes steady progress and practical tools adapted to each person's situation.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include methods that focus on recognizing patterns and changing unhelpful behaviors. One common approach helps people identify repeated relationship or thinking patterns, then try small, manageable changes to shift those patterns and reduce anxiety or conflict. Another approach emphasizes coping skills for stress, grief, and mood problems by teaching concrete strategies for managing strong emotions and day-to-day challenges.Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust techniques over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a break at work or between other responsibilities. It can also let people use sessions when they need a shorter check-in or when quieter surroundings help them focus. Confirm current session formats with the therapist when you schedule so you can pick what works best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Tammie supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also works with related concerns such as attachment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and direct. Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on understanding patterns and building everyday coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a California license as a marriage and family therapist and has 13 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT. Her practice location is in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.