Estela Rodriguez Jebril, LCSW

Estela Rodriguez Jebril is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career decisions, body image and identity questions, and the challenges that come with major life changes. Estela speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of clinical experience in California.

Estela favors straightforward, goal-focused work that centers each person's needs. She uses practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward clear, achievable steps clients can try between meetings.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, and many years of community-based practice. Early in her career she provided in-home family therapy and school-based services that addressed communication, problem-solving, and trauma recovery for students and caregivers.

Since moving into independent practice, Estela has offered therapy and transformational coaching in an online format. She draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies and emotionally focused methods, choosing tools that fit each person's situation and goals.

People who work with Estela can expect a warm, direct style and practical techniques for making change. She balances short-term problem solving with attention to emotions and relationships so clients can build skills and feel steadier in daily life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Estela often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short-term goals that fit well into online sessions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client pace to explore emotions and build self-understanding. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses for relationship and intimacy concerns, helping people notice interaction patterns and try different ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Estela will discuss your goals and preferences, then try methods that suit your needs. She adjusts tools over time so therapy stays focused and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow for ongoing support between sessions and flexible check-ins that fit into a busy schedule.