- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Stella
Stella Galarza De Saggese is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Stella speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Stella draws on long experience to stay practical in sessions. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different responses. Conversations tend to be straightforward and paced to each person's comfort level.
She pays attention to cultural background and life stage when addressing concerns. That can mean talking through history, values, and how those affect current relationships. Practical coping tools are paired with deeper discussion when useful.
Issues like abandonment, blended family tension, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and postpartum depression are among the specific areas she addresses. She also works with isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose questions, and reactions after disasters or traumatic events.
Sessions aim to build stronger coping skills and clearer communication. Stella helps people notice small changes that make daily life easier. For people who prefer Spanish, she provides services in that language as well.
How evidence-based methods fit into online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. For example, cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence mood and behavior and teach practical ways to test and reframe those thoughts. These methods often help with anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking.Another common approach used with these concerns emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations, paced to what a person can manage. This helps people reduce avoidance and build confidence in social or stressful settings by taking small, manageable steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust what is used based on what helps most. Clients take an active role in choosing what feels most useful for them.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, allow speaking from a quieter place, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on scheduling needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns like postpartum depression and isolation.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and understanding patterns that maintain problems, with discussion paced to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a practicing therapist in clinical settings and private practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.