- 40 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on depression
About Stella
Stella Galarza De Saggese is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California with 40 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Stella speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy feel approachable and clear for each person she meets.
Her work emphasizes listening carefully to each person’s story and noticing what truly matters to them. She helps clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and take small steps that add up to change. Sessions are offered with attention to cultural background and personal history.
Stella draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical problem solving. She explains ideas plainly and works with clients to try new ways of thinking and behaving. The goal is practical progress people can use in daily life.
People come to her for help after big life changes, for long-term struggles like depression, or when past hurt keeps coming up. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family challenges, and feelings of isolation. Stella aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and can explore next steps.
Therapy begins by clarifying goals and planning how to reach them. Stella helps clients track small wins and adjust the plan as needed. Her style is steady, empathic, and focused on finding workable solutions.
Her work emphasizes listening carefully to each person’s story and noticing what truly matters to them. She helps clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and take small steps that add up to change. Sessions are offered with attention to cultural background and personal history.
Stella draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical problem solving. She explains ideas plainly and works with clients to try new ways of thinking and behaving. The goal is practical progress people can use in daily life.
People come to her for help after big life changes, for long-term struggles like depression, or when past hurt keeps coming up. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family challenges, and feelings of isolation. Stella aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and can explore next steps.
Therapy begins by clarifying goals and planning how to reach them. Stella helps clients track small wins and adjust the plan as needed. Her style is steady, empathic, and focused on finding workable solutions.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.