Ellie Trotta, LPCC

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. She brings seven years of clinical experience and a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Ellie focuses on practical skills and steady support so people can feel more able to manage day-to-day life.

Ellie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior skills, and attachment-informed work. She mixes those approaches with a client-centered style, listening first and tailoring strategies to each person's needs. Sessions often include skill practice, noticing patterns, and experimenting with new habits between meetings.

Ellie values empathy and validation. She aims to create a warm space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. She encourages clients to set goals that fit their life and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in psychology and ongoing doctoral study in clinical psychology. She has helped people cope with complex grief, trauma linked to abuse, career transitions, chronic mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Ellie brings that range to bear when helping clients sort priorities and build clearer routines.

Sessions are offered from California and conducted in English. Ellie works by combining practical tools and thoughtful listening so clients can build stronger coping habits and clearer next steps.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Ellie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with step-by-step exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood. ACT helps clients notice what matters most, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward personal values when life feels overwhelming.

She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns and emotional needs. That work helps people recognize recurring ways they connect with others and practice different, healthier responses over time. Ellie treats choosing an approach as a team effort and will work with each person to find methods that match their goals and comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues and screen-shared worksheets. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to use CBT exercises, do ACT values work, and practice attachment-focused skills in everyday life.