Kelli Bouscher, LMFT

Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked with a wide range of people, including military veterans, families, and individuals who continue to cope with the effects of trauma. Kelli blends an eclectic, evidence-informed style that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused methods, and other therapeutic modalities to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and support meaningful change.

Kelli frequently assists clients dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, relationship struggles, and issues related to self-esteem and attachment. When working with couples she uses structured behavioral approaches alongside CBT to reduce negative cycles and promote healthier interaction patterns. With families she applies family-focused interventions that target behaviors affecting the whole system and encourage clearer communication and more effective support.

Kelli approaches each person as the expert of their own story and aims to create a collaborative space where strengths are identified and practical steps toward growth are developed. She is committed to supporting clients as they navigate healing, make changes that matter, and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Clinical Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps clients explore attachment needs, improve emotional responsiveness in relationships, and address feelings of abandonment or disconnection. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience, using empathic listening and validation to strengthen self-understanding and personal growth; this approach is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelli works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to participate in decisions about their care so treatment fits their life and priorities.

Online therapy with Kelli is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home or work, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.