Stella Rodriquez

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LMFT Texas

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Stella

Stella Rodriquez is a Texas-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients in building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring motivation and confidence. Her training and long practice inform a practical, goal-oriented approach that attends to both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.

Stella emphasizes collaboration and respectful curiosity, creating a welcoming space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She encourages steps toward meaningful change while offering steady support through difficult transitions, whether the focus is reconnecting in a relationship, processing past hurt, or developing healthier daily habits.

Her work blends skill-building with reflective conversation to help clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Stella uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotions. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues because it focuses on concrete tools and homework to support progress.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and elements of the Gottman Method depending on clients' needs. DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship strain. The Gottman-informed techniques focus on improving communication and managing conflict for partners who want to strengthen their interactions.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Stella will work with each client to choose or adapt approaches based on personal goals, current difficulties, and what feels most useful in session. She values client input and adjusts methods as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to engage in skill practice, process emotions, and receive feedback from a licensed professional in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stella commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and mood disorders.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions blend practical skill-building with reflective conversation, using approaches like CBT and DBT to develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation while exploring underlying patterns.

How much experience does the therapist bring?

Stella brings 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns across clinical settings.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is licensed as an LMFT in Texas with license number TX LMFT 4346 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Stella provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English