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Nanette Tangkeko, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness
- Grief support
About Nanette
Nanette Tangkeko is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep showing up. Sessions are a place to talk through what isn't working and try concrete ways to respond differently.
Nanette aims to help people find clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping. She works with clients on skills for managing anxiety and grief, setting boundaries, and improving communication. She also supports people exploring identity, life purpose, and multicultural issues.
Clients can expect short-term skill building as well as deeper reflection when needed. She balances practical exercises with understanding the life story that shapes current struggles. Language of service is English and she accepts international clients.
To begin, callers are asked to follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Nanette uses CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas online
Nanette works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions often include short practical exercises, thought records, and small experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. Psychodynamic ideas are used when deeper life patterns or family of origin issues need attention, helping people see how past relationships shape present reactions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as work progresses. Clients can expect a blend of skills practice and reflective conversation.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during matching to decide which format and pacing match your needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
Nannette uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through practical exercises and homework.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles and holds an LMFT credential in California.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a California LMFT and provides services while based in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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