Therapist profile
Ellie Trotta, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Ellie
Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and family-origin concerns. Ellie also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes.
Ellie uses conversational, evidence-informed methods to help people untangle recurring patterns. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies for managing intense emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to clarify values and improve committed action.
Her work includes attention to attachment-related difficulties and wounds from abandonment or childhood trauma. She helps people name family-of-origin patterns and practice different kinds of communication. Sessions often include practical skills, values clarification, and reflection on relational patterns.
Ellie has a Master of Arts degree in psychology and is a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology. She holds a California LPCC credential. Her background includes supporting people with trauma tied to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as those coping with chronic mental health challenges.
People describe starting therapy when they feel stuck; Ellie focuses on manageable steps forward. She uses established therapy approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based, and client-centered work to help clients build skills and make changes they can use in everyday life.
How sessions work
How Ellie’s approaches translate to online work
Ellie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which help people clarify values and take committed steps forward even when strong emotions are present. ACT can assist with coping with grief, chronic difficulties, and recurring relational patterns.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Ellie will discuss options with each person and help pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts the mix of skills work, reflection, and attachment-focused conversation based on progress and comfort.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it possible to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversations with the therapist.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She works with adults on family problems, family of origin issues, and communication problems. This includes concerns tied to abandonment, forgiveness, and caretaking stress.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. Sessions mix skills practice with discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and chronic mental health issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in California. The credential is listed as CA LPCC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on where the client lives.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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