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- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
About Tami
Tami Brugman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of experience based in Texas. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and other family-related difficulties. She also supports people handling trauma, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and life transitions.
Her approach centers on a client-centered style. She listens to what matters to each person and then chooses methods that fit the situation. Tami uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, and she also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and hypnotherapy when helpful.
Tami sees mental and physical health as connected. That interest led her to begin a PhD program in Applied Psychophysiology at Saybrook University. She combines what she’s learned in community mental health and private practice to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
In sessions she draws from a range of tools rather than following a single method. That means sessions can include skills practice, values-based planning, mindful awareness work, and brief focused interventions. The goal is to use approaches that help a person make steady, practical changes in their home life and relationships.
Her background includes work with individuals, couples, and families on concerns from life adjustments to more severe mental health conditions. People who choose her can expect a steady, task-focused process aimed at clarifying goals and taking manageable steps forward.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions and focuses on willingness rather than fighting thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills for spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors. It is practical and problem focused, and it can help with mood, sleep, and anger issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-based stance where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and helps them find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first and will adjust over time based on how things are going. That shared planning helps match techniques to goals like improving close relationships, managing parenting stress, or easing anxiety.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions make it easier to include therapy in a busy week, fit a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid travel time. Online visits can allow focused skills practice, mindfulness exercises, and structured CBT work in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, trauma, and related family problems.
How would she approach my concerns?
She uses a client-centered approach and picks methods that fit each person. Common tools include CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in community mental health and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and also holds licensure in California. She is based in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any regional licensing or scheduling details when you book.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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