Ellie Trotta

Compassionate counselor blending evidence-based therapies

LPCC California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ellie

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction concerns, career difficulties, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also works with issues such as self-esteem, anger, bipolar concerns, family problems, and coping with life changes. With seven years of clinical experience, Ellie draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical skills and find greater balance.

Her style is warm, respectful, and client-centered, emphasizing empathy, validation, and collaboration. Ellie often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based approaches, and other experiential and narrative techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She encourages clients to become active participants in their therapeutic journey while adapting pace and strategies to what feels manageable. Ellie holds an MA in psychology, is a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, and practices under California LPCC license 6558.

Approaches that guide online sessions and flexible access

Ellie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to create measurable change in mood and functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and mindfulness skills to help people respond more flexibly to difficult thoughts and emotions, often supporting coping with chronic stress, grief, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Ellie approaches that discovery collaboratively. She will work with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and personal history and then tailor techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed methods to fit what resonates and feels manageable over time.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and continuity of care. These formats allow scheduling flexibility and make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings, while still allowing therapists to teach skills, process experiences, and adapt interventions to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ellie commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and anger concerns, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work is client-centered and collaborative, offering empathy, validation, and a respectful pace while integrating practical skills and experiential tools to meet individual needs.

What training and experience does she bring?

Ellie has seven years of clinical experience, holds a Master of Arts in psychology, and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LPCC in California, listed under CA LPCC 6558, and practices from that state.

Which languages are available and can international clients be accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Ellie provides multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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