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Tammy Brooks

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You’re trying your best—but fear, anxiety, or overthinking keeps getting in the way. You're feeling weighted down, bottling up emotions & ignoring those empty feelings. You're feeling blocked, stuck, and numb. You're consumed with worry, overthinking, & your mind is racing with a rollercoaster of emotions. You're starting to drift further & further away from your family and friends. You're exhausted from all the worry, panic, and anxiety. You can't sleep & your head hurts from the overthinking about all the "things" you need to do or can't do. When you do sleep, you wake up feeling tired, in a bad mood, and dreading the day. Fear sets in that you're about to lose everything, even the people closest in your life. You're trying so hard but fear sets in, and then frustration 'this is not the life I want!' You just want to have peace, be happy, and able to relax again. Here's where I come in - I'm here to help.

I’m Tammy Brooks LMFT, a Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certified Level 3 Practitioner. I help ADULTS find joy, connection, & peace. I use goal orientated approach that's different than typical “one-size-fits-all” or endless talk rehashing your pain with no real lasting change. Instead, I begin with a question - what are you best hopes from our talking? From there, we'll talk together while I listen very carefully to ask the next question. This process many clients say helps them feel empowered and really heard.

While some providers may give you quick answers or temporary relief, I want to build our journey together that creates a sustainable, long lasting change that helps you regain control, feel empowered, & free again. Start today with a free 15 min consult call to find out how we can get you back to joy, peace, & happiness. Build your brighter tomorrow & let’s get you moving again!

My approach to therapy

You're Looking for Therapy That Respects Your Strengths and Focuses on the Future

You're ready for therapy but there's a long list of therapists with carious credentials and reviews. You're wondering who’s the right fit that will help you feel better and find peace. If you're held back, hesitant about therapy because you don't want to relive old pain or rehash everything that’s wrong—you’re not alone. Often therapy is viewed as a bunch of talk about the past or spending time rehashing problems which is why many people avoid starting therapy even though they are hurting.

Here's where I come in. I’m Tammy Brooks LMFT, specializing in Solution Focused Brief Therapy—a goal-oriented approach. I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—which is a respectful, future-oriented approach that helps you create meaningful lasting change without getting stuck in the past. It's is a proven, goal-oriented approach that gets to the heart of what you want to change without spending months stuck in what’s gone wrong.

If you already to start feeling unstuck and like yourself again—or maybe even discover a version of you didn’t know was possible, we can make this season different together. Contact me today and schedule a virtual telehealth visit from California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas OR come into the office conveniently located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, California. I'm here to help you get back to joy, connection, & peace again quickly!

What you can expect from me

While some therapists may offer lower rates or more online reviews, my clients choose me because they want a clear, efficient, and deeply supportive approach that gets results. As a Certified Level 3 SFBT practitioner, I specialize in asking precise, change-oriented questions that gently challenge old thinking and open doors to new possibilities. Through these thoughtful, goal-oriented questions, I will guide you toward the hopeful, confident version of yourself, even when life throws curveballs. We’ll work together to uncover your strengths, explore your dreams, and focus on small steps that create real progress. Many clients say this process helps them feel deeply understood, empowered, respected, and capable of change.

On average, my clients find that just 12 weeks of weekly therapy is enough to reach meaningful goals and start living with greater clarity, confidence, and calm. My goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever—it’s to help you to keep moving forward.

So, if you’re an ADULT looking for therapy that leads somewhere—not just endless sessions with no end in sight—you’re in the right place. Instead of quick answers or temporary relief - I'm here to help you to create sustainable, long lasting change so you can regain control, feel empowered, & free again. I’m here to help you build clarity, not just conversation and a head nod. We will explore the future you want to build—one step at a time.

Again, I’m Tammy Brooks, LMFT, with in-person therapy available in San Diego. Can't make it into the office - no problem telehealth options available in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas.

I know that right now, things might feel heavy or uncertain. But I also know that with the right support, life will and can feel lighter, not to mention more hopeful and far more manageable. I am available for a free 15 minute consult call to learn more and start creating a life that feels meaningful and manageable.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Webster University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Webster University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Missouri, Michigan, Texas, California), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    2667 Camino del Rio South Suite 307
    San Diego, CA 92108
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