What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“She has a great attention span, is a good listener, is friendly, accepting of trans people, and very supportive and kind. She can read your body language and understand when you’re uncomfortable talking about something. She doesn’t push those boundaries when you are uncomfortable.”
Marilyn A.January 30, 2026Video visit
About Stella Sanderson
Focus areas
Academic Stress
Pediatric Anxiety
Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Adjustment Disorder
Pediatric Bereavement
Pediatric Psychotherapy
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Pediatric Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
EMDR
Play Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Stella Sanderson
With 8 years of experience as a social worker, I've spent the past 4 years specializing in working with children, particularly in addressing school-related challenges, grief, and trauma treatment. I have extensive experience supporting families through grief and bereavement from my experience in hospice. Additionally, I spent 3 years providing trauma therapy to kids at a local non-profit. Outside of therapy, I enjoy dancing, going on family adventures, beach time, traveling, and playing with my dog.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy is about the relationship built. I always approach each client and parent with respect and dignity, even if they are 5 years old. PLAY, LEARN, GROW, THRIVE reflects my belief that children communicate and learn best through play. Play creates meaningful learning experiences, supports growth, and helps children develop the skills they need to thrive.
I believe that taking care of the body takes care of the mind as well. I encourage all my clients to reflect on how they are taking care of their body in the areas of hydration, nourishment, movement, connection, and rest. In addition to taking care of the body, I help clients identify simple ways they can help their body and mind feel better. Once we get to a good base level we can start to get into deeper things such as trauma history or places where you feel stuck. Laying the foundation is an important piece of the work to really create lasting change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In the initial phone call, I will walk you through basic questions to make sure we are a good fit. If it is not, I will give you some referrals for what you are looking for. If we are a good fit, yay! We will then schedule a full intake so that I can gather all the information I need to get a sense of what is affecting you and how I can best support you. We collaborate and come up with the goals for therapy and get started. Plan for the first 2-3 sessions to be our “first dates” - just feeling each other out and learning more about one another. I typically incorporate some suggestions on skills that can help you feel better. As we continue, I will add more skills that you can try out and see if they feel good to your body and mind. Once the foundation is laid that is when we can get into the meat of therapy and tackle histories or patterns of behavior that have not been serving you. My goals is for you to not need me anymore. So after we tackle the main reason (and any side quests) of what you sought out therapy for we will look towards graduating from therapy. We might go to every other week, once a month or just graduate. I will be here for you always so if you ever needed it again you can contact me.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $100-150 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I can provide a super bill for reimbursement and can be flexible on fees with a sliding scale.
Office locations
Stella Sanderson, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Stella Grace Sanderson LCSW (1 of 2)
9655 Granite Ridge Dr, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work
- Arizona State University Tempe Campus (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1760052948
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She has a great attention span, is a good listener, is friendly, accepting of trans people, and very supportive and kind. She can read your body language and understand when you’re uncomfortable talking about something. She doesn’t push those boundaries when you are uncomfortable.
January 30, 2026Marilyn A.Verified patientVideo visit
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Is Stella Sanderson accepting new patients?
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What practice does Stella Sanderson work with?
Stella Sanderson works with Stella Grace Sanderson LCSW.
Where is Stella Sanderson's office located?
Stella Sanderson has 3 office locations, including in Markleeville and San Diego, view full addresses on Stella Sanderson's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Stella Sanderson?
Stella Sanderson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Stella Sanderson on their profile.
What languages does Stella Sanderson speak?
Stella Sanderson speaks English.
How do patients rate Stella Sanderson in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Stella Sanderson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.