Kelly Brignoni , LMFT

Kelly Brignoni is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical, hands-on support for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship struggles. Kelly aims to help clients make steady changes rather than promising quick fixes.

Kelly uses straightforward talk and active listening to understand each person's situation. She often helps people sort through self-esteem and attachment concerns, and she supports those managing the effects of past abuse or ongoing trauma. She also works with people dealing with substance issues, codependency, and the fallout from separation or divorce.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy in ways that fit the person's needs. That looks like clarifying values, building skills for strong emotion, and reshaping the stories people tell about themselves. These tools are paired with calm, steady guidance during transitions such as aging, blended family changes, or recovery from loss.

Sessions focus on clear, doable steps people can use between meetings. Kelly helps clients practice new ways of coping with control issues, dissociation, or avoidance. She also addresses practical communication problems that make relationships harder.

Kelly conducts work in English and holds her California LMFT credential. People coming to her can expect a blend of skill-building and narrative work aimed at lasting change rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills - such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance - that can be practiced between sessions to reduce intense reactions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and supports re-authoring those stories to reflect strengths and choices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone sessions can fit a short break during the day, and chat or text help with quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to continue therapy through life transitions and busy weeks.