About Brigette
Brigette Girardey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, mood disorders, and relationship or parenting concerns. She works with clients dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety, and problems tied to life transitions or career strain.
Brigette brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice and speaks English. Brigette’s style is straightforward and collaborative.
How Brigette works
She listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on steps to get there. She balances careful listening with clear strategies clients can use between appointments.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. That means she centers the client’s experience, helps people find their own motivation to change, and looks for workable solutions that fit daily life. She adapts methods to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Brigette has helped people untangle family and communication problems, address attachment concerns, and cope with grief or trauma. She also supports those facing issues like codependency, commitment worries, and isolation. Her approach aims to increase self-compassion and build practical skills for handling triggers and mood swings.
Practical matters are handled simply: sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Fees vary with location and scheduling, and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.
Brigette lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Brigette works with
The areas below are the ones Brigette selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Brigette uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s experience and values. That approach means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, helping them feel heard and build self-direction. Motivational interviewing is another approach she uses to help people discover their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to goals. Solution-focused therapy keeps sessions practical by identifying small, achievable steps and building on what already works.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brigette will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so therapy can fit into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Text and chat sessions provide shorter check-ins and flexibility for scheduling between commitments. These formats make it easier to keep regular appointments and maintain momentum toward goals.
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