Tammy Brooks

LMFT, 20 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

You're tired of feeling weighted down & blocked from opening up. You're tired of bottling up emotions & ignoring that empty feeling making you drift further & further away from your family & friends. You're tired of "faking it" to appear happy because it's just making you feel edgy, tired, & stress out! It's affecting your sleep, mood, & concentration, performance at work & school, not to mention your relationships are starting to suffer. You're feeling more frustrated than ever knowing you're not living the life want. You're tired of the stress & the rollercoaster of emotions. You just want to be happy again! I'm here & can help. Here's where I come in. I’m Tammy Brooks LMFT, a Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certified Level 3 Practitioner who helps adults find joy, connection, & peace again by using a goal orientated approach. This approach is different than typical “one-size-fits-all” therapy or therapy with endless talk, rehashing your pain & no real lasting change. Instead, we will focus on want to achieve in therapy and what you would begin to notice as a result. Together we will talk about that version of yourself and how that would make life better despite the problems you are facing. While some providers may give you quick answers or temporary relief, I am looking to build our journey together that creates a sustainable, long lasting change that helps you regain control, feel empowered, & free again. Start today with a free 15 min consult call to find out how we can get you back to joy, peace, & happiness. Build your brighter tomorrow & let’s get you moving again! Ready to discover your strength—contact me today at www.destination-therapy.com or visit my channel at www.youtube.com/@TalkwithTammy and take that first step toward a brighter, more manageable tomorrow.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I offer both telehealth sessions (holding licensure in the states of CA, CT, MI, MO, and Texas) and in-person therapy for adults seeking a therapist in San Diego, CA. If you’re looking for therapy that leads somewhere—not just endless sessions with no end in sight—you’re in the right place. In our therapy sessions, we’ll focus on your strengths, goals, and the future version of yourself that feels lost right now. Rather than reliving painful memories, we will focus on what’s already working, and explore the future you want to build—one step at a time. I’m here to help you build clarity, not just conversation and a head nod. On average, my clients find that just 12 weeks of weekly online therapy is enough to reach meaningful goals and start living with greater clarity, confidence, and calm. My goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever—it’s to help you graduate with the tools and insight to keep moving forward. You can learn more about me and my style at www.destination-therapy.com or visit my channel at www.youtube.com/@TalkwithTammy. Again, I’m Tammy Brooks, LMFT, I specialize in Solution Focused Brief Therapy with in-person therapy available for adults in San Diego. If you can't make it in the office, no problem - I have you covered for telehealth therapy for adults in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas. I bring over 20 years of experience—and the expertise to ask the questions that truly unlock change. I know that right now, things might feel heavy or uncertain. But I also know that with the right support, life will and can feel lighter, not to mention more hopeful and far more manageable. You don’t have to stay stuck. You can start feeling like yourself again—or maybe even discover a version of you didn’t know was possible. You’ve waited long enough. Let’s make this season different. Book your first session or schedule your 15 min complimentary consult call and start creating a life that feels meaningful and manageable.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

You’re doing your best—but fear, anxiety, or overthinking keeps getting in the way. You're ready for therapy and begin searching through a long list of therapists, comparing credentials, reviews, wondering who’s the right fit. You're want someone that will help you create meaningful lasting change so you can better and find peace. You're feeling hesitant about therapy because you're not wanting to relive old pain or rehash everything that’s wrong—you’re not alone. Often therapy is viewed as a bunch of talk about the past or spending time rehashing problems which is why many people avoid starting therapy even though they are hurting. Here's where I come in. I’m Tammy Brooks LMFT, specializing in Solution Focused Brief Therapy—a goal-oriented approach. I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—which is a respectful, future-oriented approach that helps you create meaningful lasting change without getting stuck in the past. It's is a proven, goal-oriented approach that gets to the heart of what you want to change without spending months stuck in what’s gone wrong. If you like to learn more about my style visit, www.destination-therapy.com or my YouTube channel "Talk with Tammy" at www.youtube.com/@TalkwithTammy. I'm here to help you get back to joy, connection, & peace again quickly! While some therapists may offer lower rates or more online reviews, my clients choose me because they want a clear, efficient, and deeply supportive approach that gets results. Additionally, as a Certified Level 3 SFBT practitioner, I specialize in asking precise, change-oriented questions that gently challenge old thinking and open doors to new possibilities. Through these thoughtful, goal-oriented questions, I will guide you toward the hopeful, confident version of yourself, even when life throws curveballs. We’ll work together to uncover your strengths, explore your dreams, and focus on small steps that create real progress. Many clients say this process helps them feel deeply understood, empowered, respected, and capable of change. You’ve waited long enough. Let’s make this season different. Let's start together to create a life that feels meaningful and manageable—starting today.

SpecialtiesTop specialties

Anxiety

Self Esteem

Other specialties

Addiction

I identify as
Licensed in

California

Accepts
Location
Offers in-person in 2667 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108Virtual
My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Find Your Therapy That Focuses on Your Strengths and on the Future - Not the Past You feel hesitant starting therapy. You worry about reliving old pain. You don't want to open those old wounds. You think therapy is about rehashing everything that’s gone wrong. That's not for me you think - but you need to talk to someone that is neutral and don't want to burden your family or friends about your problems either. Actually, there are some of the reasons many people don't start therapy even though they are hurting. Guess what - I'm here to instill hope. I offer something different. I am here to help without the pain. Hi, I'm Tammy Brooks. I use an evidenced based, respectful, future-oriented approach called Solution Focused Brief Therapy, (SFBT). SFBT is an approach developed in the 1980s by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg that is a proven, evidence-based model that works across cultures and concerns. In our therapy sessions, we will create meaningful change without getting stuck in the past, or spend all hour talking about all the problems, reliving the hurts. I am not a therapist that will sit there with a head nod or spend all the time talking. I listen very intently to what you are saying, then think very carefuly about that question that will help provide insight, make a difference, and begin that healing process. Many clients tell me that this process helps them feel deeply understood, respected, and capable of change. You won’t be pathologized or retraumatized here—just supported, empowered, and guided toward the life you want to live. I’m here to help you move forward finding clarity, not just conversation and a head nod. As a certified Level 3 SFBT practitioner, I specialize in asking the kinds of precise, change-oriented questions that gently challenge old thinking and open doors to new possibilities. By using Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—a goal-oriented approach, we will work together getting to the heart of what you want - a change. We will not just rehash the past all hour or spend months stuck in what’s gone wrong. We will spend our online therapy sessions getting you moved forward. I know you are here to feel better. Let's get you there as quickly as possible. In our online therapy sessions, we’ll focus on your strengths, goals, and the future version of yourself that feels lost right now. Rather than spending time reliving painful memories, we will focus on what’s already working, and explore the future you want to build—one step at a time. I’ll ask meaningful questions to help you reflect, shift your mindset, and discover the tools to build a calmer, more manageable life. If you’re looking for online therapy in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, or Texas that’s goal-focused, strength-based, and deeply human, you’re in the right place. Real progress isn’t about more stars or cheaper sessions—it’s about finding the right fit! You came here to feel better. Join me today in a structured, effective path to change that respects your time, values your strengths, and gets results. Let’s build the life you’ve been imagining and get you there—faster. Discover how effective and empowering solution focused brief therapy can be. Book your virtual therapy session today and experience a new way forward—one that feels respectful, clear, and full of hope.

, 31 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

January 30, 2025

She is easy to talk too…

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Tammy