LPCC

Ellie Trotta , LPCC

Therapist in California

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About Ellie

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings seven years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology earned in 2016 and is a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, combining advanced training with practical experience to address issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma, geriatric concerns, career difficulties, and chronic mental health conditions.

Trotta has particular experience working with survivors of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and with individuals who feel stuck because of relationship problems or childhood abandonment. Her work emphasizes validation, empathy, and unconditional positive regard, with a warm, compassionate stance that honors each person as an expert in their own life. She tailors evidence-informed techniques - including cognitive behavioral skills, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment tools, attachment-focused interventions, and client-centered methods - to meet each person where they are and move at a comfortable pace.

Licensed in California as an LPCC (CA LPCC 6558), she approaches therapy as a collaborative journey guided by respect and sensitivity. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and to clarify personal values so actions align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with motivation or stuckness. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect present relationships; it supports improving trust, communication, and emotional connection in partnerships and families. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive or self-destructive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ellie Trotta works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so treatment remains effective and respectful of pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and relationship work in formats that suit individual lifestyles and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ellie Trotta have?

Ellie Trotta has seven years of clinical experience.

Is Ellie Trotta a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: CA LPCC 6558.

In which languages does Ellie Trotta provide therapy?

Ellie Trotta provides therapy in English.

Where is Ellie Trotta located?

Ellie Trotta 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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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