Brandi Ellis is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues that affect self esteem. She encourages clients to recognize their strengths and to take small steps toward feeling more capable and connected.
Her style centers on listening first and then building practical skills together. She uses plain language to talk about patterns that keep problems going and offers ways to change them. Sessions often include learning coping tools, practicing new ways of communicating, and setting realistic goals for daily life.
Brandi draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to fit each person’s needs. She aims to help people notice what matters to them, understand how past relationships shape current reactions, and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Many clients come for help with grief, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, or burnout. Brandi also supports people facing life changes, career stress, and challenges tied to ADHD or bipolar mood shifts. Her work includes practical strategies for sleeping, eating, and managing anger.
Getting started is straightforward: use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that works. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and services are provided in English in California.
How Brandi’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions and helps people build more steady ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and daily functioning.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose or mix approaches so the work fits the person’s needs and daily life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks at work or between commitments. It can also make some skill-building exercises and homework easier to practice in real time. Ask about available formats before scheduling to match sessions to your routine and goals.
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
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandi commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self esteem difficulties, and related issues such as grief, trauma, addiction, and burnout.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She listens first, then collaborates on practical tools. Sessions often include skill practice, communication techniques, and setting doable goals for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Brandi has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and provides services there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do costs and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.