Ellie Trotta, LPCC

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a background in psychology and a commitment to supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She earned a Master of Arts in psychology in 2016 and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, bringing both academic training and ongoing learning to her clinical work. With six years of direct experience, she has worked with depression, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma, geriatric concerns, career struggles, and chronic mental health conditions.

Ellie has particular experience supporting people affected by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and she often works with individuals who feel stuck after childhood abuse or abandonment. She approaches each relationship with respect, sensitivity, and unconditional positive regard, prioritizing validation and empathy as central elements of the therapeutic process. Her manner is warm and compassionate, designed to help clients feel understood while they explore difficult material.

Ellie integrates a range of techniques drawn from DBT, CBT, ACT, experiential methods, client-centered psychodynamic work, mindfulness, narrative and inner child work, solution-focused strategies, and humanistic approaches. She tailors interventions to each person’s needs and helps clients become experts in their own lives - guiding the process while honoring a pace that feels comfortable. Her LPCC license is listed as CA LPCC 6558 under the name Elishka Trotta.

Approach-Focused Care Through Online Therapy

Ellie often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build committed action toward a meaningful life. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach helps people understand and shift relational dynamics, making it helpful for attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and feelings of abandonment.

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy, validation, and collaboration. The therapist works together with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies as goals evolve and comfort grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual.