Kelli Bouscher, LMFT
LMFT specializing in trauma, addiction, and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions and recovery
- Couples and family
About Kelli Bouscher
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 individuals and families, including military veterans and people coping with the lasting effects of trauma. Kelli focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem, drawing on a broad clinical toolkit tailored to each person’s needs.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and evidence informed, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive processing approaches, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care to build resilience and increase self-awareness. With couples she often combines Behavior Couples Therapy and CBT to identify negative interaction patterns and strengthen positive ones, while work with families can include functional family therapy and contingency management when addressing behaviors that affect the family system.
Kelli emphasizes collaboration and believes clients are experts on their own stories. She supports people through relationship transitions, addictive behaviors, emotional regulation struggles, and the process of healing from past wounds, helping them identify strengths and practical steps toward more meaningful, sustainable change.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and evidence informed, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive processing approaches, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care to build resilience and increase self-awareness. With couples she often combines Behavior Couples Therapy and CBT to identify negative interaction patterns and strengthen positive ones, while work with families can include functional family therapy and contingency management when addressing behaviors that affect the family system.
Kelli emphasizes collaboration and believes clients are experts on their own stories. She supports people through relationship transitions, addictive behaviors, emotional regulation struggles, and the process of healing from past wounds, helping them identify strengths and practical steps toward more meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelli Bouscher have?
Kelli Bouscher has nine years of experience.
Is Kelli Bouscher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 150994.
In which languages does Kelli Bouscher provide therapy?
Kelli provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelli Bouscher located?
Kelli is located in California.
How can I work with Kelli Bouscher as my therapist?
You can work with Kelli Bouscher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelli Bouscher work with international clients?
Kelli Bouscher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelli Bouscher cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kelli integrates several well-established approaches to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses; it is often used to address attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and some addictive patterns, offering practical strategies for coping and change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and experiences, creating a collaborative space where the therapist reflects and supports the person’s process of self-discovery and growth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kelli collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and fit therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use these evidence-informed approaches.