Tammie Makely, LMFT

Tammie Makely is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide healing and change. Tammie creates an open atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment, and she prioritizes building a collaborative connection that helps people feel heard and understood.

Her approach emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside compassionate listening, helping clients navigate difficult transitions and painful memories while strengthening relationships and emotional resilience. Whether someone is managing ongoing anxiety, working through attachment and abandonment concerns, or coping with grief, Tammie aims to meet each person where they are and tailor care to their needs. Taking the first step into therapy requires courage, and Tammie acknowledges and values that bravery as part of the healing journey.

As an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist trained to work with individuals and relationships - she focuses on creating a supportive partnership that encourages growth, insight, and more effective ways of relating to oneself and others.

Evidence-Based Care for Stress, Relationships, and Trauma

Tammie Makely employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches teach tools for recognizing unhelpful patterns, regulating emotions, and improving day-to-day coping so clients can feel more grounded and capable in challenging moments.

She also offers trauma-informed and grief-focused support that helps people process painful experiences at a manageable pace. This work emphasizes pacing, safety, and rebuilding a sense of agency after loss or adverse events, and is aimed at helping clients restore functioning and move toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Tammie works with each client to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Clients are engaged as partners in planning and evaluating treatment.

Online therapy with Tammie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain consistency, and access support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints.