Ellie Trotta, LPCC
Ellie Trotta, LPCC specializing in relationship and anxiety work
- Trauma and grief support
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Warm client-centered approach
About Ellie Trotta
Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds a Master of Arts degree in psychology awarded in 2016 and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology. The LPCC credential indicates that she is licensed to provide professional clinical counseling.
Ellie works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, family problems, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional impacts of aging and caregiving. Her experience includes supporting clients who feel stuck after childhood abuse or abandonment and those navigating chronic mental illness or major life transitions.
Her therapeutic stance is warm and compassionate, grounded in empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. She integrates evidence-informed methods including DBT, CBT, ACT, experiential and client-centered psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, narrative and inner child work, solution-focused techniques, and humanistic principles, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Ellie frames therapy as a collaborative journey that empowers clients to become experts in their own lives while working at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
Ellie works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, family problems, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional impacts of aging and caregiving. Her experience includes supporting clients who feel stuck after childhood abuse or abandonment and those navigating chronic mental illness or major life transitions.
Her therapeutic stance is warm and compassionate, grounded in empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. She integrates evidence-informed methods including DBT, CBT, ACT, experiential and client-centered psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, narrative and inner child work, solution-focused techniques, and humanistic principles, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Ellie frames therapy as a collaborative journey that empowers clients to become experts in their own lives while working at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
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, which stands for 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment wounds, and recurring patterns that affect intimacy and communication.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, benefiting those who struggle with intense emotions, self-destructive patterns, or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Ellie collaborates with each person to identify the methods that best match their goals, preferences, and pace, blending techniques as needed so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Licensed professionals can provide consistent, effective care through these formats, helping clients access support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining a therapeutic connection and continuity of care.