Lucie BornmannLMFT

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 a calm, steady approach to people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Lucie speaks English and French and aims to match pacing and goals to each person she sees.

Her background includes time in psychiatric public hospitals, foster care, and schools. That work exposed her to a wide range of challenges, from obsessive thoughts and panic attacks to postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel more grounded and able to cope.

Lucie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual's needs. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address patterns of thinking, emotional avoidance, and traumatic memories. Treatment plans are collaborative and adjust as progress is made.

She also helps with attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Lucie aims to support people through the small, everyday changes that add up to meaningful improvement. Her style is practical, compassionate, and focused on real-world results.

People come to Lucie when they want a therapist who listens carefully and helps them try new ways of coping. She emphasizes strength-building and usable tools so clients can move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Lucie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life.

She also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related memories when appropriate. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories so they take up less space in day-to-day life and can be addressed alongside other goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and progress is reviewed together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to do brief check-ins or to work on skills between in-person visits, depending on what the therapist offers.