Brigette Girardey, LMFT

Brigette Girardey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in East Bay, California, with 13 years of professional experience. As an LMFT she is trained to address relationship and family systems as well as individual concerns, and she brings a collaborative, genuine attitude to each therapeutic relationship.

She has worked with a broad range of clients including children, teens, adults, and elders, and offers services to individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, addictions, bipolar disorder, and other mood and panic related concerns. Brigette also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, communication and family problems, parenting challenges, life purpose and midlife transitions, social anxiety, and isolation or loneliness.

Her practice emphasizes tailoring interventions to each person or family - drawing from Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Family Systems, and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people reflect, build insight, and find practical ways forward. Brigette values authenticity and collaboration, and she aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where growth and change can occur. For those facing the discomfort of change, she offers steady support and practical guidance to help clients begin the next chapter of their lives.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Brigette Girardey

Brigette integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s own perspective and fosters acceptance and empathy to help individuals explore feelings and values; this approach is often useful for issues like self esteem, grief, and life transitions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to gently guide clients through ambivalence about change, supporting increased motivation and clearer goals for concerns such as addictions, career shifts, or health-related decisions. When appropriate, Brigette draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps and small, achievable changes that move clients toward their goals more quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brigette works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedules and comfort levels, which makes consistent support more accessible for busy lives or those who prefer remote options.