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Tammy Brooks

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

Great to meet you!

You're exhausted from the constant worry, overthinking, and anxiety. You try to keep going, push your feelings aside, and tell yourself you're fine. But underneath, you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Maybe sleep is difficult, your mind won't slow down, or even getting through the day feels harder than it should. You want peace, confidence, and the ability to enjoy life again.

I'm Tammy Brooks, LMFT. I'm glad you're here. I help adults find a way forward when anxiety, fear, or overwhelming emotions make life feel unmanageable.

My approach is different from therapy that feels like endless conversations about what's gone wrong. As a Level 3 Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) practitioner, I use a respectful, goal-oriented approach that helps you recognize your strengths, clarify what you want to change, and discover new possibilities. We'll focus on what matters most to you and the steps that can help you move toward a more fulfilling future.

You don't have to figure everything out on your own. My goal is to help you feel heard, regain confidence in yourself, and move toward greater peace, joy, and connection.

If you'd like to learn more about me and my approach, visit www.destination-therapy.com. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your goals and explore whether working together would be a good fit. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to help you take that first step.

My approach to therapy

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

You've been thinking about therapy for a while, but something holds you back. Maybe you're worried that therapy means rehashing everything that's gone wrong or reopening painful wounds. Or perhaps you're ready for help but overwhelmed by the choices and wondering who will be the right fit.

I'm Tammy Brooks, LMFT, and I'm here to help.

I have specialized training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a respectful, goal-oriented approach that focuses on your strengths, your hopes, and the future you want to create. Rather than getting stuck in what's gone wrong, we'll explore what you want to change, what's already working, and the steps that can help you move forward.

You're always welcome to talk about whatever matters to you, including difficult experiences. My goal is to help you navigate those challenges while keeping our work focused on your strengths, possibilities, and meaningful change.

Therapy should be more than just conversation and a nod of the head. I want you to feel heard, gain clarity, recognize your own abilities, and begin to see new possibilities for your life.

Together, we'll work toward greater hope, joy, connection, and peace—helping you move toward the life you want, one step at a time.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you're unsure what to expect or worry that you'll spend session after session talking about what's wrong without seeing meaningful change. I want your first session to feel welcoming, respectful, and focused on what matters most to you.

I'm Tammy Brooks, LMFT, a Level 3 Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) practitioner. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, what you'd like to change, and what you hope to gain. You don't need to have everything figured out before we meet. We'll work together to clarify your goals and explore what's possible.

My approach is collaborative, respectful, and future-oriented. Through thoughtful, purposeful questions, I'll help you recognize your strengths, identify what's already working, and consider new ways to approach life's challenges. You can talk about difficult experiences when they're important to you, but our work won't be limited to revisiting what's gone wrong. We'll also explore your hopes, possibilities, and practical steps toward change.

Therapy with me is about more than conversation and a sympathetic nod. I want you to feel heard and understood while gaining clarity about what you want and how to move forward. My goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to create meaningful change.

SFBT is goal-oriented and doesn't assume therapy must continue indefinitely. The length of therapy depends on your needs and goals, but we'll keep your desired progress at the center of our work.

If you're an adult ready to feel less stuck and move toward greater peace, confidence, joy, and connection, I'd welcome the opportunity to work with you. I offer virtual telehealth therapy in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas, as well as in-person appointments in Mission Valley, San Diego, California. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your goals.

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
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Panic disorders
  • 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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