- Values-based support
- Skill-focused work
- Strengths oriented
About Brandi
Brandi Ellis is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients take small, useful steps forward.
She sees the person as the expert in their own story and leans on each client’s strengths. In sessions she helps people name what’s most important, practice new skills, and test changes that fit their life. This can include work on sleep, eating, mood swings, or coping with major life changes.
Her background includes a range of clinical approaches that match different needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build a life that matters to the client.
Attachment-based work helps when past relationships affect current ones, and client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in what the client wants. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for emotion regulation and distress tolerance practice.
She has experience addressing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, ADHD, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Anyone considering therapy is invited to take the first step and explore whether her approach fits their goals.
She sees the person as the expert in their own story and leans on each client’s strengths. In sessions she helps people name what’s most important, practice new skills, and test changes that fit their life. This can include work on sleep, eating, mood swings, or coping with major life changes.
Her background includes a range of clinical approaches that match different needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build a life that matters to the client.
Attachment-based work helps when past relationships affect current ones, and client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in what the client wants. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for emotion regulation and distress tolerance practice.
She has experience addressing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, ADHD, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Anyone considering therapy is invited to take the first step and explore whether her approach fits their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what they value and take small steps toward those goals. In short sessions the focus is on committed action and noticing what gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thinking that keep problems going and practices concrete behavior changes to break those cycles. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect present connections and supports making different choices in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit current goals and life demands. That may mean trying a skill for a few weeks, adjusting focus to values work, or combining techniques to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level - for example, a shorter check-in when days are full or a longer session when deeper processing is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Brandi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and related issues such as grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her work combines practical skill-building with values exploration. She uses methods that help clients change unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions, and clarify what matters most.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.