I am a licensed mental health therapist serving in California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of knowledge both as a clinical therapist and also as a coach and counselor. In the beginning of my private practice venture, I have served as an addiction specialist, interventionist and counselor for about 6.5 years. At that time, I was also the administrator for an adolescent treatment center in Northern California. I bring to the table over 20 years of experience in assisting persons with a wide range of challenges including: depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, career related issues, relationship issues, parenting and marital problems. I have also helped many people going through adversities related to major transitions, adult life goals, social skills, grief and loss, substance abuse and sex addiction. I have a wealth of knowledge in codependency and attachment theory that have been reported as life challenge liberating for hundreds of people.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. My approach combines a variety of theoretical approaches including, but not limited to: person-centered and strength-based approach, while integrating motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems and mindfulness based counseling.
I believe that every step in this journey called life is important and that we are all here to help one another to experience more joy, peace and harmony. I know it is my calling and with great joy and deep gratitude, I dedicate my career to helping others create a happier and healthier version of self.
I have helped hundreds of people walk through the tunnel of darkness. I am honored to support my clients in nurturing the light within self in order to reach inner freedom and harmony.
Looking forward to walking through with you!
With Light,
Tammy
Tammy Foster, LCSW
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 80131
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Tammy has been so helpful in bettering myself. I feel so comfortable opening up and trusting her process
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Tammy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am extremely happy with Tammy as my therapist. She is extremely knowledgeable in so many areas that I need to explore to be the best version of myself. From the very beginning she has made me feel very comfortable sharing personal details about my life and I am looking forward to working with her for a long time.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Tammy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tammy is real!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Tammy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Tammy has brought me through a huge amount of struggles and help me grow to a new level and I will always be appreciative of everything she’s giving me.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Tammy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She’s really great on communication. She’ll say things in her perspective and by doing that she’ll say things I can relate to. Which then makes me look back at that issue we were discussing earlier and making me just feel better. Or knowing I’ll be better. Such an awesome feeling she makes me feel after every session.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Tammy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Tammy is warm, supportive, and insightful.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Tammy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd