About Gabriella Stumpf
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Eating Disorder
Anxiety
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Self Esteem Issues
Burnout
Disordered Eating
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Relational
Strength-Based
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Positive Psychology
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Gabriella Stumpf
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from UCLA with a concentration in child welfare and have spent my career helping teens, young adults, and families navigate anxiety, eating disorders, grief, and emotional overwhelm with compassion and care.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment and narrative frameworks. I also integrate evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing when helpful. Each session is designed to meet clients where they are, emphasizing self-trust, emotional insight, and sustainable growth. My goal is to create a space that feels steady, supportive, and real—where you can let your guard down and explore what healing truly means for you.
I specialize in helping clients who appear “high-functioning” on the outside but feel anxious, disconnected, or burned out inside. Whether you’re a teen navigating social or academic pressures, a young adult struggling with self-esteem and identity, or a parent seeking support for your child, therapy with me is a collaborative process centered on safety, honesty, and curiosity.
When appropriate, I include caregivers in the therapeutic process to strengthen family communication and reinforce connection beyond the therapy room. I believe that change unfolds through both understanding and action—and that therapy works best when it honors the full complexity of who you are.
If you’re tired of holding everything together alone, you don’t have to anymore. Therapy is a place to be honest, not perfect. I’ll meet you with warmth, patience, and a genuine commitment to helping you feel more grounded, understood, and at peace in your own life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating. My role is to make that process feel steady, safe, and collaborative from the very first session. You don’t need to show up “ready” or know exactly what to say—our work begins wherever you are.
My style is warm, grounded, and deeply relational. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself can be healing, and I approach every client with genuine curiosity and respect. I aim to create a space where you can tell the truth about your life without fear of being judged, analyzed, or told how to feel. Together, we’ll slow things down enough to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface—whether that’s anxiety, grief, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you.
I use a trauma-informed and attachment-based framework, drawing from narrative, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy. When helpful, I also integrate practical tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you manage daily stressors while exploring the deeper themes shaping your experience.
Clients often describe my sessions as honest, compassionate, and grounding. You can expect a balance of reflection and skill-building—space for both insight and real-world change. I also believe therapy should feel collaborative, not prescriptive, so I’ll regularly check in to make sure our work continues to feel useful and aligned with your goals.
If we’re working together, my hope is that you’ll leave each session with a little more clarity, self-trust, and breathing room. Over time, therapy becomes not just about healing pain, but about reconnecting with your sense of aliveness and possibility.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
When we begin therapy, I see our first few sessions as an opportunity to slow down and get to know your story. Together, we’ll explore what brings you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope to feel or experience differently. I focus on building a sense of safety and clarity before we move into deeper work—so you never feel rushed or pressured to “perform” in therapy.
In the early phase, I’ll ask about your current challenges, family history, coping patterns, and relationships to understand the bigger picture. From there, we’ll collaboratively identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic. Therapy with me isn’t a one-size-fits-all process; each plan is tailored to your needs and evolves as you do.
A typical session blends reflection and practical tools. Some weeks may feel more exploratory—unpacking thoughts, memories, or emotions. Other times, we’ll focus on skills you can use right away, like grounding strategies, boundary-setting, or emotional regulation. I integrate trauma-informed, attachment-based, and relational approaches, along with CBT, DBT, and narrative techniques when helpful.
You can expect me to be curious, engaged, and transparent. I’ll offer insights and patterns I notice, but I also value your feedback and autonomy. We’ll regularly check in about what’s working and what isn’t, ensuring therapy stays aligned with your goals.
Over time, our work often shifts from symptom relief toward deeper healing—strengthening your capacity to trust yourself, navigate relationships, and feel more at home in your body and mind. My aim is for therapy to become a space that not only supports change but sustains it, long after you leave the room.
Gabriella Stumpf, LICSW is not in-network with any insurances
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of California, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1396178240
How soon can I make an appointment with Gabriella Stumpf?
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Is Gabriella Stumpf accepting new patients?
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Does Gabriella Stumpf accept my insurance?
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What practice does Gabriella Stumpf work with?
Gabriella Stumpf works with Sacred & Clinical.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gabriella Stumpf?
Gabriella Stumpf frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gabriella Stumpf on their profile.
What languages does Gabriella Stumpf speak?
Gabriella Stumpf speaks English.