Kelsie Testa (she/her/hers)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

I'm a neurodivergent, potty-mouthed therapist available for virtual sessions most weekdays and in the evenings.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I specialize in working with folks who struggle with BPD, trauma, ADHD and autism - or some combination of all of that!

My Background and Approach

For many of us, the response to painful thoughts, emotions and life events is to check out, numb, avoid or shut down. To me, therapy work is not about learning to get rid of all the "bad stuff." It’s about learning how to show up and keep going DESPITE the "bad stuff." I combine a warm and accepting style with concrete skills to help you regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, identify values and goals that make life worth living and challenge thought patterns that get in the way. Above all, my approach is collaborative: we will decide together what balance of those tools will work best for you. In addition to individual therapy, I co-run a DBT group on Tuesdays at 7pm for those looking to dive deeper into DBT skills. We're currently accepting new members and would love to have you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Coaching
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225 - 225/session

Reach out to Kelsie