Tammi Hawkes-August , LPCC

Tammi Hawkes-August is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, challenges related to addictions, trauma and abuse, as well as concerns about motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Tammi centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome life’s challenges. She approaches the work with encouragement and practical support, helping individuals identify and build on those strengths so they can move toward a more fulfilling, happier life. Tammi recognizes that taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she offers steady guidance and partnership throughout the process.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique goals, pacing progress to fit individual needs while focusing on achievable steps. Tammi aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore concerns, develop new coping strategies, and build confidence as they pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-based techniques for online healing and growth

Tammi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building to help people manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These approaches teach concrete strategies for reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and increasing day-to-day functioning.

She also applies motivational strategies designed to support change in areas such as addictions and lifestyle habits. These techniques help individuals clarify their values, strengthen motivation, and take gradual steps toward meaningful goals. In addition, Tammi integrates trauma-informed principles that prioritize safety, stabilization, and paced exploration of difficult experiences when working with trauma and abuse related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Tammi works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust the plan over time to support sustainable change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options increase flexibility and accessibility while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules and circumstances.