- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Attachment work
About Ellie
Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and family concerns including family of origin issues. Ellie also supports people facing trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.
Ellie uses practical talk and skill-based work in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach tools for managing intense feelings and improving behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based ideas when relationship patterns and early family roles are central to a problem.
Her sessions are client-centered in style. That means she encourages people to voice what matters most and helps them try small experiments between sessions. Conversations may include understanding old family roles, testing new ways of communicating, and noticing emotional triggers that repeat in relationships.
Ellie has an MA in psychology and is a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology. She combines academic study with seven years of hands-on work supporting adults with chronic mental health challenges, career stress, and grief.
People often come for help when past family patterns still shape current choices. Ellie focuses on clear strategies and steady discussion to help people recognize those patterns and try different responses. Her approach balances skills training with attention to the relationship issues that began in childhood.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action rather than fighting every thought. It can help people who feel stuck by teaching them to move toward what matters even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early family interactions shape current relationship patterns and helps people test new ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellie will collaborate with each person to choose which ideas and exercises fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into work days or busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find online sessions convenient for keeping momentum between appointments while they practice new skills and notice old family patterns in everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Ellie works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and family-related concerns including family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on practical skills and conversational work. Sessions combine problem-solving with attention to how early family patterns affect present life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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