Tammy Foster, LCSW
LCSW guiding healing resilience and growth
- Addiction and recovery
- Trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
About Tammy Foster
Tammy Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 22 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She began her private practice after serving about 6.5 years as an addiction specialist, interventionist, and administrator for an adolescent treatment center in Northern California, and she brings that early clinical and leadership experience into her therapeutic work.
Throughout her career she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship and marital concerns, parenting struggles, career-related stress, grief and loss, major life transitions, social skills development, substance use and sex addiction. Her work with codependency and attachment issues has been a consistent focus, informed by attachment theory and interpersonal patterns that influence long-term well-being.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, blending a person-centered and strength-based stance with techniques from motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems work, and mindfulness practices. Tammy frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people cultivate greater joy, peace, and balance while developing practical coping skills and clearer relational patterns.
Tammy Foster combines clinical therapy and coaching to guide clients toward a healthier, more resilient sense of self and improved relationships. She practices as Tammy Foster, LCSW, in California.
Throughout her career she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship and marital concerns, parenting struggles, career-related stress, grief and loss, major life transitions, social skills development, substance use and sex addiction. Her work with codependency and attachment issues has been a consistent focus, informed by attachment theory and interpersonal patterns that influence long-term well-being.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, blending a person-centered and strength-based stance with techniques from motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems work, and mindfulness practices. Tammy frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people cultivate greater joy, peace, and balance while developing practical coping skills and clearer relational patterns.
Tammy Foster combines clinical therapy and coaching to guide clients toward a healthier, more resilient sense of self and improved relationships. She practices as Tammy Foster, LCSW, in California.
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 providing mental health care and counseling.
Is Tammy Foster a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tammy Foster holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 80131.
In which languages does Tammy Foster provide therapy?
Tammy Foster provides therapy in English.
Where is Tammy Foster located?
Tammy Foster 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 with Tammy Foster
Attachment-Based Therapy in Tammy Foster's practice focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand and reshape how they connect, which can be especially useful for concerns like attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and relationship difficulties.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting each person’s own goals. Tammy uses this approach to create a respectful, strengths-focused environment where clients explore values, build self-esteem, and increase emotional awareness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete strategies for problem solving and mood regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tammy collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Tammy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life transitions, and work with licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical, effective care.