Kelli Bouscher, LMFT
Trauma-informed therapist for relationships and recovery
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Attachment-informed care
- Video phone and text
About Kelli Bouscher
Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of clinical experience who works with individuals and families navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, indicating specialized training in relational and family systems care.
Kelli uses an integrative, evidence-based approach that draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her work addresses a wide range of related issues, including abandonment, attachment difficulties, substance use, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, family of origin concerns, body image, and aspects of personality and mood regulation.
She centers the client as the expert on their own story and collaborates to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful change. Kelli focuses on practical skills and relational patterns that can help reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She sees therapy as a process of discovering strengths and taking courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Kelli is based in California, provides services in English, and is not currently accepting new clients.
Kelli uses an integrative, evidence-based approach that draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her work addresses a wide range of related issues, including abandonment, attachment difficulties, substance use, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, family of origin concerns, body image, and aspects of personality and mood regulation.
She centers the client as the expert on their own story and collaborates to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful change. Kelli focuses on practical skills and relational patterns that can help reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She sees therapy as a process of discovering strengths and taking courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Kelli is based in California, provides services in English, and is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelli Bouscher have?
Kelli Bouscher has 9 years of clinical experience.
Is Kelli Bouscher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her California license number is CA LMFT 150994.
In which languages does Kelli Bouscher provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelli Bouscher located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Kelli Bouscher as my therapist?
You can work with Kelli Bouscher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelli Bouscher work with international clients?
Kelli Bouscher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelli Bouscher 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you
Attachment-Based Therapy helps explore how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses; it is useful for people working through attachment concerns, abandonment, or relational patterns that affect intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties through practical skills and structured exercises. The Gottman Method provides tools for couples to improve communication, reduce conflict cycles, and strengthen friendship and connection within relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelli collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps determine which combination of approaches will best support growth and healing.
Online sessions make it easier to access care from home or work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care when life is busy, and provide multiple ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists depending on what feels most comfortable and effective.