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Tammy brings a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to psychotherapy and clinical supervision, creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients and supervisees feel heard, respected, and supported. Her therapeutic philosophy is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, recognizing the importance of personal experiences, relationships, and overall wellness. 

Tammy prioritizes building trust, honoring each person's unique perspective, and working collaboratively to establish meaningful goals and support growth. In clinical supervision, she emphasizes self-awareness, ethical practice, cultural humility, and professional development, helping emerging clinicians build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and develop their own therapeutic identity. 

Whether working with clients or supervisees, Tammy values authentic connection, reflective practice, and empowerment as foundations for meaningful growth and lasting change.

Education

Master's in Counseling from Palo Alto University

Bachelor's in Psychology from Kaplan University

Board Certifications/Licenses

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Certified Clinical Supervisor

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) Trained (certification is in-process)

Trauma Informed Care certified

ADHD Informed Care certified

Nutrition and Mental Health certified

Professional Memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Providing Counseling Since: 2017

Languages Spoken: English and Portuguese

Pronouns: She/Her

Services Provided

• Individual counseling

• Group counseling

Counseling Approaches

• Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and commitment Therapy

• Psychodynamic therapy

• Person-centered therapy

• Solution-focused therapy

• Family systems therapy

• Emotionally-focused therapy

• Motivational interviewing

• Trauma-focused therapy

• Eye movement disinvitation and reprocessing

• Mindfulness-Based approaches

• Somatic approaches

• Play therapy

Areas of Specialty

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Grief and loss

• Relationship or couples concerns

• Parenting

• Career concerns

• Life transitions

• Stress and burnout

• Self-esteem

• Identity development

• LGBTQIA+ concerns

• Gender identity

• Bipoloar disorder

• Neurodiversity: ADHD and Autism

• Psychosis or several mental illness

• Child concerns

• Adolescent Concerns

• Transitional Age Youth (16-25) concerns

• Older-adult concerns