Therapist profile
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti, LMFT
California
California LMFT - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 38160
- NPI1841427275
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Grief and relationship work
About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, depression, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transition, and coping with life changes.
She keeps sessions practical and direct. People can expect straightforward conversation about what’s happening, what’s getting in the way, and small experiments to try between meetings. Her style draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based work alongside client-centered listening.
Dr. Occhipinti uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings arise. Existential ideas come into play when clients face big life questions or transitions.
Her approach is collaborative. She and the client set goals and check progress regularly. Practical tools, behavioral experiments, and skills practice are common features of sessions.
Dr. Occhipinti has additional focus areas that include blended family issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and addiction-related concerns. She works in English and is based in California, bringing two decades of experience to everyday problems people bring to therapy.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
Dr. Occhipinti commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear, which helps with anger that gets in the way of important life goals. CBT looks at the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that fuel strong reactions and provides concrete exercises to change those patterns.She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into sessions when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT skills teach paced breathing, mindfulness of urges, and step-by-step coping techniques that reduce reactive responses in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through current problems, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before deciding which techniques to emphasize. Clients often try a few methods and adjust them based on what fits their life and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt skills practice, behavioral experiments, and homework to an online setting so sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with adults on problems like snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger linked to grief or stress.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She uses clear, skills-based work such as CBT for thinking patterns, DBT skills for regulating emotions, and ACT to focus on values and action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience as a clinician supporting people with anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.
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