Therapist profile
Tamara "Tammy" Hardcastle Stickler, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationship and Family
Continue with TamaraAbout
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Tamara
Tamara "Tammy" Hardcastle Stickler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship strain, family concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and perinatal mood concerns.
Tammy likes to treat the person, not just the problem. She begins by listening to what matters most to the client and looks for strengths that can be used in everyday life. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people talk through choices, set manageable goals, and practice different ways of responding when things feel difficult.
Her work includes support around communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and isolation or loneliness after a life change. She also addresses end-of-life matters such as hospice and bereavement, and offers support for people navigating cancer and chronic illness. Tammy pays attention to how role changes - like becoming a parent or a caregiver - affect everyday routines and feelings.
Throughout the process she keeps things straightforward. She invites clients to try small shifts and notice what changes. Progress is discussed in plain terms so people can see what is helping and what might need to change.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in California. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats through the online booking flow. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques involve clear steps and focused conversation. One common approach uses problem-focused work to identify a specific issue, try new ways of responding, and review what changed; this can help with relationship conflicts, communication problems, and day-to-day parenting challenges. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and life transitions through paced conversation and attention to practical needs, which can help when coping with loss, illness, or end-of-life planning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Clients and the therapist choose methods collaboratively and adjust them as progress is seen or new needs arise.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between appointments or to schedule sessions during a lunch break. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. The therapist will help align the chosen approach with your routine and goals so sessions are useful and manageable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps adults with relationship strain, family concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She listens first and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on using a person's existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices with clients based in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking through the online matching flow.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session from the available times.
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