Tommi Graening
Hello. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. With over seven years of experience working with juvenile delinquents and over three years in psychiatric emergency services, my passion is helping young adults and families reduce negative self-talk, learn self-compassion, and set goals to improve their relationships and overall quality of life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, I will focus on connecting with the client and understanding how to proceed. Following introductions, we can briefly discuss the client's history, including childhood, education, relationships, and living situation.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am passionate about helping people and have years of experience and the skills needed to provide the services clients require.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy helping individuals and families overcome self-esteem issues, manage emotions, and cope with trauma related to abuse or violence.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In terms of how it's used in practice, a therapist specializing in cognitive behavior treatment will work with their clients to identify negative thought patterns and behaviors and help them develop strategies to change them. These strategies may include mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring, which involves replacing negative thoughts with more positive ones. I may assign homework between sessions, such as journaling or practicing relaxation exercises. I provided psychoeducation to psychiatric emergency patients at an ER for over three years. During this period, I had the opportunity to offer psychoeducation to patients who were suited for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
7 ratings with written reviews
October 8, 2025
Tommi is so easy to connect with, honest, and empowering.
Verified client, age 35-44
October 4, 2025
I wanted to seek out a solution to the problems in my life. I was hesitant to start therapy at all because of how stigmatized it is, especially for male presenting people of color such as myself. Tommi completely changed my perspective on mental health counseling. Her demeanor and approach in our sessions has helped me in terms of addressing the problems I have been facing my whole life. I still have a long way to go, but now I know I am not alone on this journey thanks to Tommi.
Verified client, age 18-24
July 24, 2025
she is genuine person. Highly recommended