Tammie Makely

Tammie Makely is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of clinical experience in California. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She invites clients to take the first step and recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage.

In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through honestly. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, clearer communication, and coping tools to manage overwhelming feelings. Tammie pays attention to patterns that underlie repeated conflicts or emotional pain, such as attachment concerns, control issues, and problems with trust.

She also works with issues like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Financial strain and mood disorders are addressed with attention to how they affect daily functioning and relationships. Divorce and separation is an additional focus area she has listed.

Tammie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and tailors her approach to each person. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that fit into everyday life. Her goal is to help people move toward clearer thinking and steadier emotional footing.

She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. If you’re ready to begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and problem-solving to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This approach teaches specific tools to manage difficult feelings and to break problems into smaller, manageable steps.

Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to help people understand why they repeat certain interactions. This style helps with communication problems, trust issues, and feelings that stem from past abandonment or hurt. It can be useful for people navigating divorce and separation who want to better understand their emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when schedules are tight, and provide options when being on camera is not ideal. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to what works best for each person.