- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT DBT Narrative
About Kelly
Kelly Brignoni is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Kelly also addresses life purpose questions that can come up after changes in work, relationships, or health.
Her work focuses on practical steps and clear conversations. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help people notice what matters and try different ways of responding. Sessions are faith-informed for those who want that perspective, and she aims for concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Kelly often helps people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, and communication problems. She also supports those facing divorce or separation, blended family concerns, and substance or co-occurring conditions. She talks through how past experiences like trauma or dissociation affect present relationships and choices.
In sessions she combines skill-building with story work. That can mean learning emotion regulation practices from DBT, clarifying values with ACT, and reshaping personal narratives with Narrative Therapy. The focus is on small, practical changes you can try between meetings.
Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and life-purpose questions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Those tools are useful for stress, relationship conflicts, and patterns like avoidance or codependency.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their difficulties. Revising those stories can reduce shame and open up new choices after events like divorce, loss, or trauma.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelly treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what feels most helpful to you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different formats also make it easier to focus on skills practice, values clarification, or story work depending on your day-to-day life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like abandonment and communication problems.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help people clarify values, learn coping skills, and reframe personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.