Tammi Hawkes-August is a California-licensed counselor with six years of clinical experience.
01About Tammi
Tammi Hawkes-August is a California-licensed counselor with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering steady support and practical steps toward change. Tammi works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, and struggles with addiction.
She emphasizes clients' strengths and respects their knowledge of their own lives. She aims to make first steps feel manageable and safe. Tammi listens for what matters most to each person and helps break big problems into smaller actions.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on building confidence, improving motivation, and restoring a sense of control. Common areas she addresses include low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional toll of chronic pain or illness. Tammi also helps people who feel isolated or are wrestling with workplace pressure, communication problems, or questions about life purpose.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable tools rather than long theory. Tammi supports work on forgiveness, self-love, and healthier day-to-day coping. She encourages small, consistent steps that add up to real change.
Therapy is a cooperative process. Tammi centers each session on what the client brings and adjusts practical strategies to fit their needs. She works in English and is available to international clients who can connect from other locations.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 14120 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1285160655 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Two common evidence-based approaches used in practical therapy involve focusing on present coping skills and processing difficult experiences. One method teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety and depression through step-by-step strategies for mood regulation, stress reduction, and problem solving. These techniques help when everyday worries, low motivation, or panic get in the way of functioning. Another approach supports working through trauma and abuse by helping a person make sense of painful memories and reduce their impact on current life. That work often includes pacing, grounding strategies, and learning to tolerate upsetting memories so they interfere less with daily living.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they tailor methods and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work fits the person's life and needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual rapport. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins, shorter tasks, or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, family, or long distances.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
She helps with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and related issues like chronic pain, workplace stress, and loneliness.
How does she approach therapy day to day?
Sessions emphasize listening, identifying strengths, and breaking big problems into small, doable steps. The focus is on practical tools to build confidence and improve coping.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of professional work experience helping people navigate mood challenges, trauma, addictions, and motivation or self-esteem concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California with the credential LPCC and practices with that California licensure.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients who can connect in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and day-to-day schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.
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