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Ellie Trotta , LPCC

Therapist in California

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About Ellie

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology earned in 2016 and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, combining advanced training with hands-on work with clients.

Ellie specializes in treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, and coping with life changes. She also works with family- and attachment-related issues, body image and codependency concerns, communication and commitment problems, and compassion fatigue among caregivers. Her background includes helping older adults with geriatric issues, supporting people who feel stuck after childhood abandonment or abuse, and addressing symptoms such as dissociation, emptiness, guilt, and shame.

Her clinical stance emphasizes respect, sensitivity, validation, and unconditional positive regard. Ellie weaves evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with client-centered and experiential techniques tailored to each person. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients build skills and self-knowledge while moving at a pace that feels manageable. Ellie recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and honors each person’s decision to seek greater well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility - learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward valued goals. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it supports repair of relational wounds and improving trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, using empathy and unconditional positive regard to create a healing environment where people can explore identity, self-esteem, and growth at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ellie collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging when that format fits a person’s schedule. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, balance therapy with work and family demands, and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ellie Trotta have?

Ellie Trotta has 7 years of experience providing professional mental health care.

Is Ellie Trotta a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: CA LPCC 6558.

In which languages does Ellie Trotta provide therapy?

Ellie provides therapy in English.

Where is Ellie Trotta located?

Ellie is located in California.

How can I work with Ellie Trotta as my therapist?

You can work with Ellie Trotta through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ellie Trotta work with international clients?

Ellie Trotta does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ellie Trotta cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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