- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- EMDR techniques
About Lucie
Lucie Bornmann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She has worked in Europe and California’s Central Valley and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Lucie speaks English and French and has experience in public psychiatric hospitals, foster care, and school settings.
Her practice centers on practical, evidence-based approaches. She uses techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step skills rather than abstract theory.
Lucie often helps people who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health. She addresses persistent worries, obsessive thoughts, panic, mood shifts, and the effects of traumatic events. She also works with issues related to attachment, caregiving stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Her background includes direct work with people in hospitals, foster settings, and schools, which informs a practical, adaptable style. She describes therapy as a place to notice what isn’t working, try new options, and build useful tools for everyday life.
People can expect straightforward sessions that focus on coping strategies, symptom reduction, and exploring next steps. To begin, clients follow the site’s process to view online therapy options, complete a brief questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It uses practical exercises and homework to build skills that apply between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify personal values to guide actions. It is useful for coping with life changes, persistent worry, and feelings of being directionless.
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a structured method used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist review progress and shift strategies when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time or enabling shorter check-ins during a work break. They also allow people to continue working with a licensed professional when they’ve moved or when local options are limited. Practical considerations like connection type, comfort with being on camera, and scheduling needs help determine the best session format for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based methods and practical exercises to identify what’s not working and to try new ways of coping step by step.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience, including practice in Europe and California’s Central Valley and work in psychiatric public hospitals, foster care, and schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LMFT licensed in California and practices from California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.