Tami Chelew
Tami Chelew is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
”We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love,” Tim Robbins
I strongly believe that secure attachments formed early in life is essential for a healthy sense of well being and in maintaining healthy relationships with others. At the same time, I realize that for many, this may not have been a reality. The good news is that even if one did not receive healthy, safe attachments early in life, there is still hope. Healthy love and connection with secure attachments can, and indeed does, happen later in life. My heart is to help my clients achieve this individually and with one another – as spouses, partners, parents, adolescents and children.
Areas of Focus:
•Couples therapy
•Family therapy
•Individual therapy
•Recovery from Infidelity, Sexual Compulsivity and Addictions
•Trauma Resolution
My specialty is to help couples relationally heal and recover from infidelity, sexual compulsivity and addiction using Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I have been involved with teaching and speaking on marriage and family relationship issues for the past 16 years. I speak at different churches, parenting groups, marriage seminars, women’s events and couple retreats throughout the greater San Diego area and do some travelling. Most topics work well with both faith and secular groups. I have been married to my best friend for over twenty one years and we have two almost-grown daughters.
To schedule an appointment or to inquire about a speaking event, please call Tami at 858-254-6169. My office Location is the Alliant Couple and Family Clinic, 10065 Old Grove Rd, Ste 102, San Diego, Ca 92131.
Clinical member of: AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists), CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists), IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), SASH (Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health), CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors and Speakers Services).
Tami earned her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in San Diego and is supervised by Kathryn De Bruin, (#43615). Tami is in the last stages of becoming a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist).