Tammie Makely

Tammie Makely is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Tammie also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose.

She works in straightforward, conversational sessions. Tammie listens and helps people name what feels stuck. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, patterns in relationships, and practical steps to manage overwhelming feelings. She aims to reduce isolation and to help clients find clearer next steps when life feels uncertain.

In therapy she pays attention to how early attachments and past losses show up now. This can include looking at how people relate to others, how guilt or shame affects decisions, and how avoidance or impulsivity keeps problems repeating. Tammie can help with money and financial stress as it connects to mood and daily functioning.

Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She encourages honest conversation, problem solving, and small experiments clients can try between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort level.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Many people find that taking this step helps them clarify what they want to tackle next.

Evidence-based approaches and online work

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and relationship patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. That helps people reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and try new actions in daily life.

Another helpful approach examines attachment and past losses to see how they influence current relationships and emotional reactions. This kind of work looks at recurring patterns, communication habits, and responses to rejection or abandonment to develop clearer, more manageable ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each client to assess needs, set modest goals, and choose techniques that fit personal preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels doable.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can help maintain focus and make scheduling simpler.