Tami Brugman , LMFT

Tami Brugman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her work. Licensed in both Texas and California as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she has worked in community mental health settings and private practice, supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of concerns from life adjustments to severe mental illness.

She emphasizes the connection between mind and body and is pursuing further training through a PhD program at Saybrook University in Applied Psychophysiology. This ongoing study informs her view that emotional and physical experiences are linked, and it shapes how she tailors care for each person. Tami adapts treatment to the needs of the individual, drawing from multiple modalities to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma, grief, parenting, and career concerns.

Approaching each situation as unique, she aims to use the tools in her toolbox to help clients meet their goals. Reaching out for help can take courage, and she seeks to act as a partner who walks alongside people as they work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used to address anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching skills to live in line with what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s own goals guide the work; this approach supports relationship concerns, self-esteem, and personal growth by emphasizing empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tami works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy allows clients to connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or distance barriers. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use evidence-informed approaches.