- 17 years experience
- English and French
- LMFT in California
About Lucie
Lucie Bornmann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience. She has practiced in Europe and California's Central Valley and brings that background into sessions. Lucie speaks English and French and aims to move at each person's pace while focusing on their goals.
She has worked in psychiatric public hospitals, foster care, and schools, which shaped her approach to anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. Lucie helps people who are struggling with stress, panic, obsessive thoughts, depression, and life transitions. She also supports those facing postpartum challenges, anger, and self-harm concerns.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Lucie uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. In sessions she emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside emotional processing.
Lucie describes the counseling process as gradual and collaborative. She listens, helps identify patterns that cause distress, and practices skills together in sessions. The focus is on building strengths and developing tools to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
People who contact her can expect a calm, nonjudgmental setting and straightforward guidance. She encourages small, achievable changes and supports clients as they try new approaches. Her aim is to help people find manageable ways to feel steadier and move toward the life they want.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Lucie uses well-established, practical approaches in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like panic and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings, clarify what matters to them, and commit to small actions that match those values. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Lucie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to change. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly before booking since the profile does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely still allows for practical skill building, processing difficult moments, and steady progress toward coping goals.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, and can address related issues like panic disorder and obsessive thoughts.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on small steps, skills practice, and emotional processing at a pace that fits the client.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience and has worked in psychiatric public hospitals, foster care, and schools in Europe and California's Central Valley.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CA LMFT licensed in California and practices with experience in both Europe and California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.