- Faith informed care
- Trauma and relationships
- Practical coping skills
About Kelly
Kelly Brignoni is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working in California. She has more than 15 years of experience helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress, and difficult relationship patterns. Kelly focuses on trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions and aims to create a calm, faith-informed setting for people who want steady support.
She listens for the story behind symptoms and helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions combine practical skills and gentle reflection so clients can try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Kelly draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to do this.
Many people come for help after a breakup, when longstanding patterns like codependency or avoidance get in the way, or when past abuse continues to affect daily life. Kelly works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and the effects of substance use and domestic violence. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues or complicated family arrangements.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She helps clients set clear goals, practice coping skills, and tell their story in ways that change how they respond to stress. Kelly encourages realistic steps so progress is visible between sessions.
People who prefer faith-informed care will find that Kelly acknowledges spiritual resources alongside psychological strategies. Prospective clients in California who read this profile can use the site process to start a conversation and learn more about fit.
How her approaches shape online care
Kelly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that feels meaningful. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to actions that match what matters most.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication. DBT-style skills can help with distress tolerance, mindfulness, and managing strong reactions. Narrative Therapy is used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and to rewrite those stories in ways that open up new choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly treats therapy as a collaboration and will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice often evolves as the work continues.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Many people appreciate being able to continue weekly work across life changes while focusing on practical skills and the stories that shape their relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, attachment struggles, divorce and substance-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Kelly combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation. Sessions tend to focus on achievable steps and clearer ways of relating to oneself and others.
How long has she practiced?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
Kelly is an LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.