Tami Brugman , LMFT

Tami Brugman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and supports those facing relationship and intimacy difficulties, depression, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take practical steps forward.

Tami draws on a client-centered style that focuses on each person’s unique situation. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-guided action. She also uses mindfulness and hypnotherapy when those approaches fit the client’s needs.

Her background includes work in community mental health and private practice settings. She has supported people with a wide range of concerns from everyday stress to more complex mental health challenges. She is enrolled in a PhD program in Applied Psychophysiology at Saybrook University, reflecting ongoing study of the mind-body connection.

In sessions she aims to be a collaborative partner. Expect clear, practical tools along with space to talk through what matters to you. She frames therapy as a process of building skills and making changes that fit your life.

Tami practices in Texas and holds LMFT licensure. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts clients from outside the United States. To start, you will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Tami blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for worry, depression, and sleep or eating issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try techniques, see what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and short exercises between sessions to reinforce progress.

The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. A main practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy life - sessions can be easier to schedule around work or caregiving and reduce travel time. Remote sessions also allow consistent check-ins when circumstances change, and they make it simpler to use brief follow-ups or focused skill sessions when needed.