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Stella Rodriquez, LMFT
Texas
LMFT - Stress and Relationship Support
See online therapy options- CBT focused methods
- DBT skills and mindfulness
- Gottman communication work
About Stella
Stella Rodriquez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Stella focuses on practical ways to recognize unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Clients can expect direct, structured sessions that look at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Stella uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and narrative techniques when those tools fit the problem.
Her work includes common life problems like communication breakdowns, codependency, divorce and separation, and grief related to hospice or end-of-life situations. She also supports people dealing with immigration stress, first responder issues, guilt, shame, and social isolation. Sessions address both immediate coping and longer-term habits that affect mood and relationships.
Stella favors clear goals and step-by-step practices. Conversations often include small behavioral experiments, thought records, and skills practice between sessions. The aim is to test different ways of responding and find what actually helps in daily life.
She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stella commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to shift mood and routine. DBT adds attention to emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help in heated or high-stress moments.She also uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication problems in relationships, emphasizing practical skill work like turn-taking, gentle start-ups, and improving everyday conversations. These approaches aim to produce clear, testable steps people can practice between meetings. Determining which method fits best is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals and preferences and adjust tools as progress is tracked.
The site biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to use short check-ins when needed. Online meetings can support skills demonstrations, reviewing thought records, and guided mindfulness practice without requiring travel, which helps with consistent practice and follow-through.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related concerns like communication problems and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is structured and practical, using exercises to notice thoughts and change behaviors. Sessions often include skills practice and short homework tasks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with individuals on mood and relationship issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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