Therapy in San Marcos

Therapist San Diego

Providing Anxiety Treatment, Grief Counseling, and
Art Therapy in San Diego

Adult and Child Anxiety Therapy in San Marcos, CA.

Tami Earnhart, LMFT, ATR
Marriage & Family Therapist, #95728
Registered Art Therapist, #15308
Anxiety Therapist in San Marcos
for Adults and Children.

You worry about lots of things.

The thread of worry runs through your family.

I'm Tami and I help elementary school-aged kids and parents learn how to manage anxiety.


You wake up in the morning, and you’re on high alert.

You feel the pressure of parenthood. You pick up your phone and start scrolling. You read some news adding to your feelings of overwhelm. These feelings are nothing new.

You remember what it was like when you were a child.

All the things you feared. The world has never felt like a safe place. Now, with children, you have a new set of concerns swirling around in your head.

One of your children is worrying about lots of things too, and you're wondering if they need therapy. One more thing that weighs on you.

Now you’re searching for a therapist in San Marcos, CA, and it feels daunting.

You have some names from friends, but every time you plan to make some calls, you put it off. You feel so nervous about the thought of even talking to a therapist over the phone.

You're worried a therapist will judge you. Judge your parenting or worse, blame you. It's not your fault if you or your child is struggling with anxiety.

If you're seeing familiar patterns developing in your child, you may have a reason to feel the way you do. It's understandable and common to feel nervous about reaching out about therapy.

I can help you deal with the anxiety, and get to a place where your family feels more at ease.

With guidance and support, feeling calmer and more at peace is possible.

I teach coping tools, provide education, and offer Art Therapy and traditional talk therapy interventions. For children, art therapy involves doing something that feels very natural for them.

For adults, art therapy often feels outside their comfort zone. I get that, but I also know that art therapy can have a powerful effect on adults who spend too much time overthinking things, which leads to worry and feelings of anxiety.

Clients report feeling more empowered when they learn how to calm themselves. Parents notice their kids learning how to calm themselves. They can understand the "thing" they avoid may feel scary, but they will be okay. They can do that "thing".

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If you’re ready to learn more about feeling calmer and more at ease, here are steps to begin:

  • Visit the FAQ page for answers about insurance, fees, and more.

  • Visit the Contact page to check my current availability.

    If my schedule is full, that page will direct you to sign up for announcements regarding new, ongoing weekly therapy appointments.

  • If I have availability, you can Book a free, 15-minute phone consultation.

    The call will be scheduled through a scheduling calendar.

    At the time of your phone consultation, I will call you.

What is a Phone Consultation?

The Phone Consultation is a 15-minute call to see if my therapy services are a good fit for what you need. We’ll discuss the issue you need help with and how I can help. If everything is a good fit, including the fees, and the available day & time for your weekly appointment, we can schedule a 60-minute intake appointment to meet in person or online.


I help clients from all over San Diego North County in therapy offices located in San Marcos, CA, and throughout California online.

Click here to visit my contact page

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What People Say About Working with Tami Earnhart Providing Therapy in San Marcos, CA

Reviews and testimonials in therapy are a tricky thing. Every situation is so incredibly different. And, for many, therapy is a very private experience. For that reason, I never ask for or solicit public reviews from clients. However, I do regularly track my outcomes to ensure that my clients are progressing and reaching their goals. Whether that looks like fewer meltdowns at school, easier relationships with parents, or being able to make friends- every therapy interaction is unique and focused on the needs of my client and their family. Below, you’ll find public reviews from colleagues and clients.

  • Tami has an outstanding personality that shines in all that she does. Tami exhibits nothing less than stellar work in working with her colleagues and clients. I enjoyed working with her and she was a great asset to our team. Shelia B. -San Diego Hospice

  • I highly recommend this Licensed Art Therapist- for children who have experienced trauma - as well as adults trying to navigate their own trauma - to facilitate true healing! - Rebecca Palmer- former Chief Program Officer at Community Resource Center (CRC)

  • Tami provided important and healing support! - Alisa Guralnick, SPHR, PHRca, 1st Senior Human Resources Consultant

  • Tami is a kind, compassionate, client-focused, and very skilled individual. I am continuously inspired by her genuine passion for working with kids and adults alike. Her warm spirit and lighthearted attitude make it easy for children and families to feel comfortable and confident with her. I highly endorse Tami! Kulky N. San Diego Hospice

  • Linkedin Comment from John Van Cleef, Chief Executive Officer at Community Resource Center

  • Tami is as warm as she is skilled, and the artistic component of her therapy is a unique and powerful tool for healing. As a colleague, I highly recommend her. - Kristy M.

  • I've had the pleasure of meeting Tami through another colleague and immediately got a sense of her calm and nurturing tone and presence. Her unique approach as an Art Therapist gives children and adults a means of expressing and healing that words alone can't always do. With her own experience as a parent, Tami is a great support to others who may feel they're struggling in this role at times as well. I have no hesitation referring to Tami for therapy. Diana Trevino, LMFT

  • It's hard to quantify in "stars" what Tami did for our kids. Our divorce was what you would call "high conflict" and our kids were witnesses to several highly charged situations. I could not be more thankful for Tami helping our children process their emotions during this time and being a safe space to share their feelings. Most important, she fostered positive feelings in the children towards counseling. Recently, our son returned to counseling and it wasn't forced. Because of the foundation Tami had built, he was comfortable, and TRUSTING of his new counselor.

  • “Tami is great working with youth. Her gentle nature helps them to stay engaged and to do some healthy discovery. She is someone that I trust and I refer to for children and adolescents.” - Nikki Nolet, Relationships ReDefined: Online Coulples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

  • I've had the pleasure of meeting Tami through another colleague and immediately get a sense of her calm and nurturing tone and presence. Her unique approach as an Art Therapist gives children and adults a means of expressing and healing that words alone can't always do. With her own experience as a parent, Tami is a great support to others who may feel they're struggling in this role at times as well. I have no hesitation referring to Tami for therapy. - Diana Trevino, LMFT

  • If you are looking for an excellent experienced professional therapist who is also incredibly kind and compassionate, Tami Earnhart is amazing!- Stephanie H.

  • I highly recommend Tami Earnhart . She is herself an artist and a sensitive person, and I always feel respected and heard in our conversations. She is also empowering. I appreciate her encouragement toward my faith, while also respecting that some of my family members have different views than I. - Megan C.

  • I know finding a good therapist for your kid who is struggling can be really hard. Tami really connects with kids who are hard to connect with and can help them create new ways of coping at school and at home. - Miranda P.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy in San Marcos, CA

  • The truth is, the best advice in finding a therapist is to get really clear on what you need. That can be hard to know when you don’t know what you don’t know. Here, I work with adults and kids who feel anxious, out of sorts, sad, and unsure of themselves. My clients like that I am gentle, that there are ways to get support that go beyond talk therapy, and that we integrate art into our work. When they graduate from therapy, they leave with skills and habits (including doing art at home) that allow them to have support that will be with them for decades after therapy has finished up.

  • I love providing services both in-person and online. I strive to keep my contact page up to date with whether I have openings, so you can see with one click if I have a spot open. That said, we want to make sure it is a good fit. So, we’ll start with a free consult first to make sure it feels good to both of us! Click here to see if I have openings.

  • You are totally normal! I am here to help. I have a whole page with the rates for therapy, how insurance works, scheduling questions, etc. Just click here to read all the FAQs about therapy.

Ready to get started with therapy in San Marcos, CA? Let’s do it!