Estela Rodriguez Jebril , LCSW

Estela Rodriguez Jebril is a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist and transformational coach based in California. She holds a Master in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach (2008) and the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects specialized training in clinical social work. Over the course of her clinical career she has provided psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns and populations, bringing a practical, goal-oriented focus to each client she supports.

Early in her work she provided five years of in-home family therapy for Medi-Cal recipients, and she has extensive experience supporting elementary, middle, and high school students considered at risk along with their families. In those settings she focused on improving communication, strengthening problem-solving skills, and addressing trauma through a mix of therapeutic techniques tailored to each family’s needs. Since 2016 she has worked as an independent therapist in private practice, offering online therapy and coaching to women, families, adolescents, and couples.

Her clinical approach centers on the client and their goals, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to deliver hands-on, practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, addiction-related issues, trauma, and parenting concerns. She emphasizes building a trusting, emotionally supportive relationship as the foundation for change, and she guides clients toward realistic, achievable steps to improve coping and foster personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Work

Estela integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and goals while the therapist follows their lead and supports self-directed growth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management. EFT helps people and couples understand and reshape emotional responses and attachment patterns, supporting healing in relationships and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Estela works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Estela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.