About Tamara Hyland
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Tamara Hyland
Tammy Hyland, LMFT, is the founder and clinical director of Hyland & Associates Counseling Services, a trusted mental health practice serving Irvine and South Orange County, California. Tammy and her team specialize in couples counseling, marriage counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, and teen therapy, helping clients navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth.
With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Tammy works with couples experiencing communication problems, conflict cycles, trust issues, and infidelity recovery. Her approach focuses on helping partners understand underlying emotional needs, rebuild trust, and strengthen secure attachment in their relationship. She also works with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship patterns, trauma, and self-esteem, providing practical tools and compassionate support to help clients create lasting change.
At Hyland & Associates Counseling Services, Tammy leads a team of experienced licensed and pre-licensed therapists who provide evidence-based therapy in a warm, supportive environment. The practice offers in-person counseling in Irvine and telehealth therapy throughout California, making care accessible and convenient.
Clients often seek out Tammy and her team for couples therapy, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, relationship repair after betrayal, family conflict resolution, anxiety treatment, and individual therapy. The goal of every session is to help clients feel understood, gain insight, and develop healthier patterns that lead to stronger relationships and improved emotional well-being.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist in Irvine or South Orange County for couples counseling, individual therapy, or family therapy, Tammy Hyland and the therapists at Hyland & Associates Counseling Services are here to help.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If you are considering therapy, it can help to know what the experience will be like. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative space where you can speak openly and feel understood without judgment.
My style is warm, direct, and engaged. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am compassionate while also being honest and practical. I believe therapy should not only provide insight but also help you make meaningful changes in your life and relationships. I will ask thoughtful questions, help you slow down and reflect, and offer tools and perspectives that support growth.
My work is strongly influenced by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other evidence-based approaches. I specialize in couples counseling, marriage counseling, relationship repair, anxiety, and life transitions. In couples therapy, I help partners understand the emotional patterns that create conflict and distance, and guide them toward more secure, supportive ways of connecting. In individual therapy, we often explore patterns that affect relationships, stress, self-esteem, and emotional well-being.
During your first session, we will spend time getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I will ask about your current concerns, important relationships, background, and what you hope will change. This first meeting is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and decide whether the fit feels right.
Therapy is a process, and progress often comes from honest conversations, curiosity, and a willingness to explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My role is to support you, challenge you when helpful, and guide you toward greater clarity, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
A typical therapy session is a collaborative conversation focused on helping you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable speaking openly while also guiding the discussion in a way that leads to meaningful insight and change.
Sessions usually begin with a brief check-in about how you have been since the last meeting and any important events or challenges that came up during the week. From there, we focus on the concerns that feel most important to you. This might include exploring relationship conflicts, emotional triggers, stress, anxiety, or patterns that keep repeating in your life.
I often help clients slow down difficult moments and look more closely at what is happening underneath the surface. Many conflicts are driven by deeper emotions such as fear, hurt, or feeling misunderstood. By identifying these underlying experiences, clients are better able to communicate their needs and respond to others in healthier ways.
In couples counseling, we often work on identifying negative communication cycles that partners can get stuck in, such as criticism, defensiveness, withdrawal, or escalation. Together we work to de-escalate these patterns and help partners respond to each other with more clarity, empathy, and emotional connection.
In individual therapy, sessions may involve gaining insight into emotional reactions, learning tools for managing anxiety or stress, strengthening boundaries, or exploring experiences that have shaped your relationships and self-perception.
Some sessions focus on processing emotions, while others include practical tools, communication strategies, or new ways of approaching challenges outside of therapy.
Each session is guided by your goals, and over time the work helps create greater awareness, healthier communication, and stronger, more secure relationships.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $175-195 for 50 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Office location
Tamara Hyland, LMFT, MFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chapman University, Master’s in Clinical Psychology
Professional memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
NPI number
1962864124
How soon can I make an appointment with Tamara Hyland?
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Is Tamara Hyland accepting new patients?
Tamara Hyland generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Tamara Hyland's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Tamara Hyland accept my insurance?
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What practice does Tamara Hyland work with?
Tamara Hyland works with Hyland & Associates Counseling Services.
Where is Tamara Hyland's office located?
Tamara Hyland has 2 office locations in Irvine, view full addresses on Tamara Hyland's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tamara Hyland?
Tamara Hyland frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tamara Hyland on their profile.
What languages does Tamara Hyland speak?
Tamara Hyland speaks English.