Kelli Bouscher, LMFT

Therapist in California

Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who centers her work on attachment patterns and how they shape relationships.

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Licensed inCalifornia
License150994
NPI 1598129553
Experience9+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Kelli

Kelli Bouscher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who centers her work on attachment patterns and how they shape relationships. She emphasizes practical changes and steady emotional connection rather than jargon. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make therapy feel approachable for people under stress.

Kelli brings nine years of experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues linked to attachment, codependency, communication problems, body image, dissociation, and family of origin struggles. Her practice blends several therapy methods to meet people where they are. In sessions she uses Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centered listening and skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

That means she pays attention to how people relate to others, listens closely to each person’s goals, and teaches concrete tools for coping and behavior change. She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a focus. Kelli aims for clear, usable steps in therapy.

Typical work includes identifying repeating patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, and learning skills to manage strong emotions or cravings. She helps people notice how past connections influence present choices and then try different responses. Therapy with Kelli is collaborative.

She supports people as they try new skills, rethink old habits, and build more stable ways of relating. Her style is direct, compassionate, and focused on practical results.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 150994 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1598129553 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kelli lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Kelli names

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Online support

How attachment work and practical therapy translate online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connection patterns affect current relationships and emotions. Online sessions can be used to notice these patterns, practice different ways of relating, and try new communication strategies in real time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s goals; it creates space for a person to feel heard and to guide the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and test which methods feel most helpful. That may mean combining attachment-focused conversation with CBT skill-building or DBT emotion regulation techniques depending on needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how people connect. Video is helpful for face-to-face interaction and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or during a shorter break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching prompts, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts first. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on attachment patterns, emotion regulation, and behavior change.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, body image, dissociation, and family of origin concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines Attachment-Based Therapy with client-centered listening and practical skills from CBT and DBT. Sessions aim to explore relationship patterns and teach clear coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience as a practicing therapist. That time has included work with trauma, addiction-related concerns, relationship patterns, and emotional regulation skills.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a CA LMFT credential and practices in California. Services reflect her licensure and region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit brief check-ins or longer therapy conversations.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions run through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is determined during the matching and enrollment steps.

How do I begin working with her?

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