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Kelly Brignoni, LMFT

Compassionate therapist for anxiety and trauma

15 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kelly

Kelly Brignoni is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. Parents reading this will find clear, practical support for everyday struggles and big emotional moments.

Her practice focuses on addressing trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions in approachable ways. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful steps.

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Background and approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Narrative Therapy is used to make sense of painful stories and to rewrite how people see themselves. Sessions aim to be straightforward.

Clients can expect gentle questioning, real-life skills to practice between meetings, and collaborative goal-setting. The therapist values faith-informed perspectives when that matters to the client, and she adapts language to match each person’s needs. Kelly has worked with people coping with abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance concerns, among other difficulties.

She also supports those impacted by domestic violence, divorce, or disaster-related stress. Her background includes guiding people through aging and geriatric issues and blended family concerns. Work is offered in English and scheduled to fit different routines.

Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions that feel overwhelming. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on practical skills for regulating intense emotions and handling conflict without making things worse. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and see different possibilities for identity and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past efforts, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress unfolds in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit many routines. Video provides face-to-face connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat or text messaging allows shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include addiction, separation and divorce, attachment and abandonment issues, and coping after disasters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions focus on problem-solving, skill practice, and making sense of difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Kelly has 15 years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and life challenges. That background informs her practical approach to treatment planning and skill-building.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice operates from within that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; her practice is focused on California-based work.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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