- Grief and loss support
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship concerns
About Brandi
Brandi Ellis is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She approaches sessions with respect for the person’s story and strengths. Brandi encourages small steps and practical strategies so change feels doable.
She draws on 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues. Sessions often focus on coping skills for day-to-day stress, managing intense emotions, and navigating loss or major life changes. Brandi also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles.
Her way of working blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance-based ideas and attachment-informed insight. That means clients learn tools to shift unhelpful thoughts, notice what matters most, and build healthier connection patterns. Brandi uses gentle problem-solving alongside skill practice between sessions.
People who choose her tend to want straightforward feedback and practical plans they can try between appointments. Conversations are collaborative - the client’s goals shape the pace and focus. Brandi aims to make sessions useful the moment someone walks out the door.
Brandi is licensed in California as an LMFT and conducts therapy in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect someone with her based on availability and fit.
She draws on 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues. Sessions often focus on coping skills for day-to-day stress, managing intense emotions, and navigating loss or major life changes. Brandi also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles.
Her way of working blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance-based ideas and attachment-informed insight. That means clients learn tools to shift unhelpful thoughts, notice what matters most, and build healthier connection patterns. Brandi uses gentle problem-solving alongside skill practice between sessions.
People who choose her tend to want straightforward feedback and practical plans they can try between appointments. Conversations are collaborative - the client’s goals shape the pace and focus. Brandi aims to make sessions useful the moment someone walks out the door.
Brandi is licensed in California as an LMFT and conducts therapy in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect someone with her based on availability and fit.
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 therapy approaches inform online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change patterns that keep problems going; it’s often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can help people build more secure ways of relating to others.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying a strategy, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touch-base helps. It can also let people practice skills in their day-to-day routines and bring real-life examples into sessions. Ask about session length and scheduling to find a pattern that fits your day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and addictions among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill teaching with reflective conversation to help people try things between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.