Brigette Girardey, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Brigette

Brigette Girardey is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns, as well as stress, anxiety, and mood-related challenges. She uses a straightforward, collaborative style to help parents and families manage tough moments. Brigette speaks English and practices in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

She has 13 years of experience supporting people through grief, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting stress.

Background and approach

Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions usually start with what feels most urgent and then move into small, manageable steps. She listens closely, asks questions to clarify patterns, and helps people identify simple changes that fit daily life.

Brigette draws on client-centered methods to build trust and help clients feel heard. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set clear short-term goals. These methods are used flexibly depending on a family’s needs.

In sessions she aims for honesty and warmth. She works with individuals and families to address issues like communication problems, coping with loss, parenting hurdles, and feelings of isolation. The work often combines talking through experiences with practical strategies to try between sessions.

Parents who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin may find her pace steady and approachable. She encourages small steps and regular check-ins so progress feels realistic and manageable.

How these approaches translate to online family and parenting work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people feel understood; online this means sessions give parents space to describe what’s hard and have their experiences reflected back in simple, clear ways. This approach helps when relationships feel strained or when parents need a steady place to be heard.

Motivational interviewing is a conversation style that helps people clarify what change matters to them and build motivation in small steps. Used remotely it supports parents who are unsure about making adjustments in routines, discipline, or communication by breaking goals into manageable actions.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on what’s working and on creating quick, practical changes. In video or messaging sessions this can mean setting one or two concrete experiments to try at home and checking progress in the next meeting.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration shapes session pace and the kinds of exercises suggested.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging allow short check-ins and follow-ups. These options make it easier to fit therapy into packed schedules and to stay consistent while addressing parenting and family concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Brigette address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens closely, helps people set small goals, and focuses on practical steps families can try between sessions.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and uses a mix of client-centered, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds LMFT licensure in California with license number CA LMFT 105242.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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