Ellie Trotta, LPCC
Licensed LPCC specializing in anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship and intimacy
- Trauma and grief
About Ellie Trotta
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 earned a Master of Arts degree in psychology in 2016 and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, bringing both graduate training and ongoing doctoral study to her therapeutic work.
Ellie works with concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, caregiver and compassion fatigue, career transitions, and family or attachment-related difficulties. Her practice frequently addresses complex patterns rooted in childhood abandonment, attachment wounds, and family of origin issues, and she supports clients coping with dissociation, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.
Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered principles. She emphasizes respect, validation, and empathy while helping people build skills and identify values-driven goals. Licensed as CA LPCC 6558, Ellie aims to collaborate with each person to tailor techniques to their pace and needs.
Ellie works with concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, caregiver and compassion fatigue, career transitions, and family or attachment-related difficulties. Her practice frequently addresses complex patterns rooted in childhood abandonment, attachment wounds, and family of origin issues, and she supports clients coping with dissociation, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.
Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered principles. She emphasizes respect, validation, and empathy while helping people build skills and identify values-driven goals. Licensed as CA LPCC 6558, Ellie aims to collaborate with each person to tailor techniques to their pace and needs.
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 7 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional.
Is Ellie Trotta a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license is listed as 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 through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ellie Trotta work with international clients?
No. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when the goal is to increase psychological flexibility rather than eliminate uncomfortable experience.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current bonds and emotional regulation. It can help clients address intimacy issues, abandonment wounds, and family of origin difficulties by strengthening secure ways of relating and processing attachment injuries.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey - the therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment is tailored and adjusted over time so that skills, insight, and values work together to support progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video calls or phone, and many therapists also offer live chat or text-based messaging for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, effective treatment across a range of concerns.