Therapist profile
Brandi Ellis, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 53223
- NPI1689997876
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT and ACT tools
About Brandi
Brandi Ellis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger, among other concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking to help manage moments of overwhelm.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at reducing reactive patterns and improving day-to-day functioning.
Brandi draws from several evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are applied when emotions feel intense or stuck.
Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she works with relationship and intimacy issues. This means attention to how past relationships affect present reactions, and a focus on clear, respectful communication in the room.
Brandi also brings experience with substance and behavioral addictions, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns. She helps people break cycles of resentment, calm workplace reactivity, and rebuild trust with others.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the site's online flow.
How sessions work
How Brandi’s approaches translate to online work
Brandi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That approach is practical and action-oriented, which often works well through structured online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and then move toward chosen values and goals.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling impulsive reactions. These tools are presented in short, usable steps that people can practice between sessions. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needed.
The site notes a subscription payment model; costs vary with location. The biography does not specify which remote session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often aim to match the method to what will best help the person's daily life and responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to relationship patterns.
What is her general therapy style?
She works collaboratively and practically, focusing on skills and clearer thinking rather than long abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.