Tammi Hawkes-August, LPCC

Tammi Hawkes-August is a licensed professional counselor in California with six years of clinical experience supporting people facing depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she combines practical skills with a collaborative, strengths-focused stance that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story.

Tammi emphasizes building on existing strengths to overcome obstacles and to create a more satisfying and resilient life. She frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, offering guidance, encouragement, and evidence-based techniques tailored to each individual’s needs and pace. This approach helps clients address immediate concerns while developing skills for long-term well-being.

Beginning therapy can feel like a courageous first step, and Tammi aims to make that step feel supported and purposeful. She works with clients to clarify goals, explore patterns that get in the way of progress, and cultivate self-compassion and practical strategies for change. Her practice welcomes people seeking help with emotional distress, behavioral changes, and broader questions about life purpose and relationships.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Tammi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical coping skills and increasing insight into patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression. One set of techniques emphasizes skill-building for managing anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another area of focus involves trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, pacing, and processing of difficult experiences to support recovery from trauma and abuse. These methods are also adapted to address addictions and challenges with motivation and self-esteem.

Tammi approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify the most helpful techniques based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful and realistic.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, supporting continuity of care and easier integration of therapeutic work into daily life.