Gabriella Stumpf , LICSW

Gabriella Stumpf is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with eight years of professional experience. She combines clinical training with lived experience of mental illness to offer a compassionate, whole-person approach tailored to each individual's needs. Gabriella has provided care across diverse populations and in a range of settings and modalities, allowing her to adapt interventions and session formats to fit what works best for the person she is supporting.

Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Gabriella also focuses on areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and blended family dynamics. She draws on evidence-informed methods while honoring each client's story and goals.

Known for an accessible and steady presence, Gabriella aims to create therapeutic space that balances practical skills with reflective exploration. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, try strategies that fit their daily lives, and adjust course as needed. As an LICSW, Gabriella brings clinical expertise in assessment and intervention along with a commitment to flexibility and respect for each person's unique path.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Gabriella blends several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online settings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and coping - it can be helpful for people working on relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and self-compassion through simple attention practices that can ease emotional reactivity and support coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabriella works with each person to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods and pacing so therapy fits the individual. She encourages experimentation and adjustment until the best fit is found.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.