Anxiety Therapy in San Diego, CA

Find a Calmer Way Forward

Do you ever feel like your mind just won't slow down? You overthink conversations, worry about disappointing others, or find yourself replaying situations long after they've happened. Even when you're surrounded by people who care about you, you may feel lonely, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by everything going on inside.

Maybe you're always putting others first, afraid of making a mistake or letting someone down. You want to feel better, but you're tired of trying to figure everything out on your own. Your thoughts are affecting your sleep, relationships, work, or ability to enjoy life the way you want to.

You might even wonder, Will I always feel this way?

If this sounds familiar, you aren't alone. You don't have to have all the answers before reaching out for help. Anxiety therapy can be an opportunity to understand what you want to change, recognize your strengths, and begin moving toward a life that feels more manageable.

Anxiety Therapy That Focuses on Your Future, Not Just Your Problems

I'm Tammy Brooks, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, California. My approach is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a collaborative form of therapy that emphasizes your hopes, strengths, resources, and the changes you want to make.

You may have already spent considerable time thinking about what's wrong, why you feel anxious, or what you wish you could do differently. While understanding your experiences can be valuable, you may also want help figuring out how to move forward.

In our sessions, we'll focus on questions such as:

• What are your best hopes for therapy?

• What would be different in your life if anxiety felt more manageable?

• When have you handled a difficult situation better than you expected?

• What strengths or resources can you draw on now?

• What small, meaningful step could move you closer to the changes you want?

You don't need to know the answers in advance. We'll work together to identify what matters to you and build on what's already working.

Why Work With Me for Anxiety Therapy?

Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You deserve to understand what you're paying for and how the experience may be different from what you've tried before.

Specialized Solution-Focused training. I'm a Level 3 Certified Solution-Focused Practitioner, with training from Solution-Focused experts Elliott Connie and Adam Froerer. This approach informs the way I work with clients, helping us stay focused on your goals, strengths, and possibilities for change.

Therapy centered on your goals. Your sessions aren't a one-size-fits-all program. We'll talk about what you want to be different and what progress would look like in your everyday life.

A practical, collaborative approach. Rather than assuming I have all the answers, I'll work with you to identify ideas and steps that fit your circumstances, values, and priorities.

Respect for your time and investment. My goal is to make our work purposeful and focused. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is often designed to be brief, although the length of therapy varies according to each person's goals, circumstances, and needs.

Therapy is an investment of both time and money. I want you to have a clear understanding of my approach and the opportunity to decide whether it fits what you're looking for before committing to ongoing sessions.

In-Person and Online Anxiety Therapy

I offer in-person therapy at my San Diego office in Mission Valley on Camino del Rio South, as well as online therapy for adults located in states where I'm licensed.

Online sessions can provide a convenient alternative when travel or scheduling makes an office visit difficult. Whether we meet in person or virtually, we'll focus on your goals and the changes you want to work toward.

I currently offer online therapy to clients located in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas.

Meet Tammy Brooks, LMFT

I'm Tammy Brooks, a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes therapy should help you move toward the life you want, not leave you feeling as though you're simply revisiting the same problems.

I work with adults who are tired of overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or second-guessing themselves. Together, we'll explore your best hopes for therapy, identify the strengths you already possess, and consider what meaningful change could look like for you.

You don't need to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for support. You can reach out when you're ready for something to change.

If incorporating your Christian faith into counseling is important to you, I also offer faith-based counseling. Learn more about Christian counseling in California.

Anxiety Therapy Fees and Payment

Individual therapy sessions are $200 per session. I understand that choosing to pay privately for therapy is a meaningful financial decision, and I encourage you to consider whether my approach, experience, and services fit your needs and budget.

My Solution-Focused approach emphasizes your goals, strengths, and practical possibilities for change. The intention is to make our time together purposeful and focused on what matters most to you. Although this approach is often brief, there is no guarantee that therapy will be completed within a particular number of sessions.

Some clients with eligible PPO plans may be able to receive out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so check your benefits directly with your insurance company before relying on reimbursement.

Take the First Step

You don't need to have the perfect words or know exactly where to begin. A complimentary 15-minute consultation gives us an opportunity to discuss what you're hoping to change, answer your questions about my approach, and determine whether working together may be a good fit.

I look forward to hearing what you're hoping for and exploring whether Solution-Focused Therapy may be right for you.