Who we are

Warm, structured support online across California.

California Family Therapy is a fully telehealth mental health practice serving individuals, couples, and families throughout California. We provide evidence-based therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, life transitions, parenting stress, and attachment challenges. We exist to bridge the gap between issue and answer.

Our clinicians take a systems-oriented approach, meaning we look beyond surface symptoms to understand the relational patterns, communication cycles, and stress responses that often bring people to therapy. The difference with us is that we provide that extra layer of help and support so our clients choose to stay and actually do the work.

Because we are entirely virtual, people can access high-quality care from the comfort and privacy of home. Telehealth removes barriers like commute time, scheduling conflicts, childcare logistics, and geographic distance—making it easier to begin therapy and stay consistent. Research continues to show that connection, emotional safety, and structured clinical intervention—the true drivers of change—translate effectively through secure online platforms, like the ones you will work with at California Family Therapy.

What makes California Family Therapy unique is our focus on clarity and repair. We help families slow down emotional reactivity, strengthen communication, rebuild trust after rupture, and develop practical tools they can use immediately in daily life. Our work blends warmth with structure, compassion with accountability, and insight with actionable strategies—so clients don’t just talk about problems, they actively reshape the patterns behind them.

Whether you are seeking support as an individual, strengthening your relationship, or working to improve family dynamics, California Family Therapy provides accessible, confidential, and clinically grounded care designed to create the lasting change you have been dreaming to find.

Our approach

We use a family-systems lens: instead of asking “Who’s the problem?” we look at patterns—communication loops, stress responses, and roles that form over time. Sessions are collaborative and evidence-informed, blending insight with clear tools you can practice between sessions.

  • Understand the cycle, not just the moment
  • Build communication skills and repair strategies
  • Create agreements that fit your real life
  • Support lasting change through small, consistent steps

Our mission

To help families and couples feel safer, more connected, and more capable—through relationship-centered care that’s practical and compassionate.

Secure telehealth therapy for families, serving clients across California with warmth, clarity, and practical tools for change.

Our clinicians are California-licensed and trained to work with couples, families, parents, and teens via secure telehealth. We’ll help you find someone who matches your needs, preferences, and schedule.

Meet your care team.

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Tammie Makely
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
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James Carter
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Sophia Mitchell
LICENSED THERAPIST
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What it looks like to start.

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  1. Free 15-minute consult — Share what you want help with and ask questions.
  2. Get matched — We recommend a clinician based on your goals and availability.
  3. First full session — We clarify goals, map patterns, and decide what “progress” means for you.
  4. Ongoing plan — We practice tools, track what’s changing, and adjust as life evolves.
99%
Client satisfied with our services

“We finally had a place to talk without it turning into a fight. The sessions were structured in a good way, so we didn’t spiral. We learned how to slow down, listen, and respond instead of reacting.”

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Tim Johnson
California

“Telehealth made it possible to stay consistent with therapy. The sessions felt warm, clear, and practical—not overwhelming. It was easier to show up from home, and we still felt supported and understood.”

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Nikolas Gibbons
California

“As parents, we needed tools—not criticism. We left with clear steps we could use that week, especially around routines and boundaries. It felt respectful, realistic, and focused on helping our family work better together.”

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Anna Green
California

“Our therapist kept things calm when emotions ran high, which helped us stay engaged instead of shutting down. Having someone guide the conversation changed how we communicate. We handle conflict differently now.”

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Daniel Fluresn
California

“We appreciated the non-judgmental tone and the focus on understanding patterns instead of assigning blame. It helped us feel like a team again. The approach was compassionate and grounded.”

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Nora Cooper
California
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Book a consultation

Start with a free 15-minute consultation.

Ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and we’ll recommend next steps—no pressure.

  • Quick fit check + your goals
  • Telehealth details and scheduling options
  • Get matched with the right clinician for your needs
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