Tammy Foster, LCSW
Compassionate California LCSW for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Addiction and recovery
About Tammy Foster
Tammy Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), practicing in California with 22 years of clinical experience. Early in her career she worked as an addiction specialist, interventionist, and counselor for approximately 6.5 years and served as the administrator of an adolescent treatment center in Northern California. Those roles helped shape a practice grounded in both clinical therapy and coaching, with a focus on supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
She has guided individuals facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship and marital problems, parenting concerns, career transitions, grief and loss, substance use and sex addiction. Her work also includes addressing codependency and attachment issues, and she draws on that knowledge to help clients develop more satisfying and resilient relationships. Over the years she has supported hundreds of people through difficult transitions and periods of profound change.
Tammy’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She blends a person-centered, strength-based approach with motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each individual. She views each step of life as meaningful and approaches her work with gratitude and dedication to helping others move toward greater well-being.
She has guided individuals facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship and marital problems, parenting concerns, career transitions, grief and loss, substance use and sex addiction. Her work also includes addressing codependency and attachment issues, and she draws on that knowledge to help clients develop more satisfying and resilient relationships. Over the years she has supported hundreds of people through difficult transitions and periods of profound change.
Tammy’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She blends a person-centered, strength-based approach with motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each individual. She views each step of life as meaningful and approaches her work with gratitude and dedication to helping others move toward greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tammy Foster have?
Tammy Foster has 22 years of experience in clinical practice and related roles.
Is Tammy Foster a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 80131.
In which languages does Tammy Foster provide therapy?
Tammy Foster provides therapy in English.
Where is Tammy Foster located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Tammy Foster as my therapist?
You can work with Tammy Foster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tammy Foster work with international clients?
Tammy Foster does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tammy Foster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Tammy Foster uses approaches that emphasize relationships, personal strengths, and practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior; it can be helpful for people working through attachment issues, intimacy challenges, and patterns that affect close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals; it helps individuals build self-awareness, self-esteem, and agency in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tammy works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods fit best and how to adapt them over time. This collaborative process helps tailor care to each person’s situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. Sessions by video call or phone can replicate face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care from home or other convenient locations.