- Experienced LMFT
- Focus on relationships
- Skill-based therapy
About Stella
Stella Rodriquez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. Her approach aims to make talking about hard things easier and less scary. Stella creates space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Her background includes long experience working with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation struggles, and a range of mood and relationship concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, grief-related issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling when those needs arise. Stella draws on several practical methods to tailor work to each person’s situation.
In sessions she focuses on building clear, usable skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness tools are used to reduce reactivity and bring attention back to the present moment.
She also blends narrative work to help people make sense of difficult personal stories and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to manage intense emotions. Communication skills from the Gottman Method are included when relationship patterns are part of the concern. Stella listens first, then helps set small steps clients can try between sessions.
Her style is direct but compassionate. She supports people who want practical change and emotional relief. If you are weighing therapy as an option, Stella aims to make the first steps clear and manageable.
Her background includes long experience working with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation struggles, and a range of mood and relationship concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, grief-related issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling when those needs arise. Stella draws on several practical methods to tailor work to each person’s situation.
In sessions she focuses on building clear, usable skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness tools are used to reduce reactivity and bring attention back to the present moment.
She also blends narrative work to help people make sense of difficult personal stories and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to manage intense emotions. Communication skills from the Gottman Method are included when relationship patterns are part of the concern. Stella listens first, then helps set small steps clients can try between sessions.
Her style is direct but compassionate. She supports people who want practical change and emotional relief. If you are weighing therapy as an option, Stella aims to make the first steps clear and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How clinical approaches translate to online therapy
Stella uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on simple exercises and short experiments that can be practiced between meetings to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and grounding skills. DBT-style skills are useful when feelings feel overwhelming and a clear step-by-step plan helps calm intense moments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust the focus over time if one technique is not working as hoped.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow a quicker check-in during a break. It also lets people try skill-based exercises and homework without needing a special trip to an office.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stella commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus caregiver stress and hospice and end-of-life counseling when relevant.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps. She blends direct listening with tools people can use between appointments.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience in clinical work and counseling settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, licensed in Texas, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.