Brandi Ellis, LMFT - Therapist in California

Strengths based
Values focused
Skills oriented

About Brandi

Brandi Ellis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She approaches therapy with respect for each person’s experience and looks for strengths clients can use to move forward. Brandi encourages small, practical steps and honors the effort it takes to begin therapy.

Brandi uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Attachment-based ideas guide work on connection, trust, and patterns that repeat across relationships.

Clients can expect a warm, collaborative tone in sessions. Brandi treats people as the experts on their lives and works alongside them to set goals. She focuses on concrete skills for handling stress, managing mood, and improving communication.

Her background includes 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Brandi has helped people cope with life transitions, caregiver strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Sessions emphasize practical strategies as well as understanding underlying patterns. Brandi helps people build tools they can use outside sessions and supports follow-through with realistic plans. Getting started involves a brief intake process and collaborative goal-setting to match the work to each person’s needs.

How Brandi’s Approaches Work Online

Brandi uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT often focuses on small experiments and skill practice to reduce worry and improve mood. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most and take steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brandi will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative - she helps clients test what works and adjusts the plan based on feedback and results.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation without needing extra time to commute.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt 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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brandi address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with skill-based strategies to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Brandi has 12 years of professional experience and emphasizes that clients are experts in their own stories while she offers tools and structure.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, abbreviated LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work for therapy with Brandi?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Brandi?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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