Kelly Brignoni

Kelly Brignoni is a California LMFT with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, and substance-related difficulties.

Kelly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy in her work. Sessions look at what matters most to the individual and use practical skills to manage intense emotions and difficult thoughts. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of responding.

Her practice pays attention to both recent events and past wounds that still affect daily life. She supports clients dealing with separation, blended family pressures, control and communication problems, and the fallout from domestic violence or disaster. The work often involves building emotion regulation skills and clearer personal boundaries.

Kelly describes her work as faith-informed for those who want that element included. She balances skills training with reflective conversation about life meaning and values. People who come to her often want straightforward, actionable steps alongside time to process painful experiences.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.

Working with ACT, DBT and Narrative approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life direction.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can help when stress, relationship conflict, or intense mood swings make daily life harder.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and finds different ways to understand those stories. It can be helpful for people wanting to rewrite old patterns and see new possibilities in their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will help clients decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work unfolds.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and to maintain continuity through life transitions.