Kelli Bouscher

LMFT

California

Collaborative, skills-focused therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 150994

NPI

1598129553

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Attachment centered
   • CBT and DBT tools

   About Kelli

   Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship difficulties. She writes plainly and listens with an aim to help clients identify goals and take small, realistic steps toward change.

   She draws from Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Kelli also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for managing strong emotions and breaking unhelpful cycles.

   Her work pays special attention to trauma and its ongoing effects. She has helped people cope with abuse, dissociation, family of origin issues, and complex patterns like codependency and feelings of emptiness. Kelli also supports people dealing with substance use and other addictions, and she addresses communication and commitment problems that strain relationships.

   Over nine years of clinical practice in California have informed a flexible, results-oriented approach. Sessions focus on building awareness, practicing new skills, and creating steps that fit into daily life. Kelli aims to help each person recognize strengths and build resilience as they move toward healthier patterns.

   She works in English and offers care in California. People who want to begin are invited to use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

2. How key approaches guide online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and gentle reflections to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice how connection or separation from others affects feelings, trust, and communication.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients set the pace and shape the focus as skills and insight develop.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins. It also supports practicing new skills between meetings and using short sessions for brief problem-solving when needed.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does she help with?

   Kelli helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also addresses related issues like family of origin problems, body image, codependency, and communication problems.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening and skills from CBT and DBT to set realistic goals and practice new behaviors.

   How long has she been practicing?

   She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs a flexible approach to trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.

   What credentials and region apply to her practice?

   She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and providing services from that state.

   Which languages are used in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the US work with her?

   International clients are not accepted at this time.

   How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.

   What should I do to begin?

   Use the Start Therapy button on the site, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's available times.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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