Estela Rodriguez Jebril , LCSW

Estela Rodriguez Jebril is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. She holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, earned in 2008, and describes her practice as goal-oriented and client-centered, blending practical techniques with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.

Early in her career she provided in-home family therapy for five years with Medi-Cal recipients, working directly with at-risk elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to strengthen communication, build problem-solving skills, and address trauma. Since 2016 she has maintained an independent private practice and offered coaching and online services tailored to women, families, adolescents, and couples.

Her approach frequently incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, alongside client-centered principles that prioritize empathy, collaboration, and the client’s goals. Estela works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. Fluent in English and Spanish, she integrates culturally informed perspectives to support clients in moving toward practical change and emotional healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Estela commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore values, goals, and emotional growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy when working with couples or relational concerns, which helps partners identify and express emotions and rebuild connection. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; Estela works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques to best support progress.

Online therapy with Estela is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location within California.