- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Relationship communication
About Kelli
Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Kelli also helps people cope with abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and family of origin struggles.
Her style draws on several established approaches rather than a single method. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are employed when intense emotions or regulation difficulties get in the way.
Kelli often integrates elements from the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a concern. For people dealing with addiction and trauma, she combines behavioral strategies and trauma-informed practices to address cycles that maintain problems. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication as much as on understanding past influences.
In session she helps people notice repeating patterns, test new ways of responding, and build everyday skills for managing stress and cravings. She works with individuals to improve relationships, reduce anxiety, and address the effects of trauma over time.
People who are considering therapy can expect a collaborative process. Kelli emphasizes exploring what has worked before, developing concrete tools, and pacing work to the client’s needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they show up now. Online sessions can help a person notice those patterns, practice different responses, and improve closeness or boundaries in current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions a therapist and client set practical homework, track small changes, and review results together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These skills can be practiced in session and rehearsed between meetings to reduce reactivity and improve communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to emphasize based on goals, needs, and what feels doable. That choice can change as progress is made and as different challenges arise.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use screen-shared worksheets, record skill demos, or assign digital tools to support practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include attachment and family of origin concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She blends attachment-based work with CBT and DBT techniques to identify patterns and teach practical skills. The focus is on noticing repeating behaviors and trying new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adult clients on stress, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
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