Lucie Bornmann, LMFT

Lucie Bornmann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience across Europe and California's Central Valley. She has worked with children of all ages, families, and older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, bringing a broad perspective shaped by roles in psychiatric public hospitals, foster care, and school settings. Her practice focuses on anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress (PTSD), depression, and adjustment disorders, and she also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and family problems, and mood or panic symptoms.

Lucie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She describes these methods in clear terms so clients can understand how specific strategies may help them manage distressing thoughts, process traumatic memories, or build values-driven coping skills. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges at their own pace.

Recognizing that change can feel difficult, she emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. Lucie walks alongside clients as they identify strengths, develop new skills, and work toward meaningful change in their lives and relationships. Her bilingual ability in English and French supports people from varied backgrounds seeking therapy in California.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Lucie Bornmann uses several evidence-based approaches that translate well to remote therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on building psychological flexibility by helping people connect with their values and develop mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can support coping with life changes and chronic stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, when appropriate.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together they consider goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to tailor sessions and adapt techniques for online formats.

Online therapy with Lucie can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support consistent follow-up, and allow therapy to fit into busy lives without compromising continuity of care.