- ACT methods
- DBT skills
- Narrative work
About Kelly
Kelly Brignoni is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Kelly also lists social anxiety and phobia among areas she addresses.
Kelly uses approaches that help people manage feelings and make changes that matter day to day. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to support practical coping and clearer thinking. Sessions focus on learning skills, noticing patterns, and trying out different ways of responding to difficult moments.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults across a range of concerns. That experience informs work with attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and challenges tied to separation, divorce, or blended family situations. She also supports people dealing with addiction, dissociation, and the effects of domestic violence.
In sessions she talks through what is getting in the way and what small steps could help. Techniques may include values-focused goals, emotion regulation skills, and reworking life stories to reduce their hold. The style is practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn between meetings.
Kelly notes faith-informed perspectives when relevant to a client’s beliefs. Sessions are conducted in English in California. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options when booking and to follow the site process to request an initial match.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take small actions in that direction. It focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches techniques for grounding, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories so they feel less limiting and more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays useful and connected to what the client wants to change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for focused skill practice between meetings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight, while others use regular-length sessions to dig deeper into relationship patterns or trauma processing. Discussing practical needs during the first match helps set a workable plan.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem issues. The profile also lists social anxiety and phobia as a focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. The work emphasizes skills, values, and changing unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.