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Some of us experience difficult times in our lives and we can feel alone. We may feel hopeless, disoriented, or challenged. Imagine a space where you can share your feelings, your concerns, and your thoughts with a professional. A space where you feel comfortable to share and to discuss difficult issues in your life. I am here to help. I have been working in the mental health field for 12 years and have been working as a clinical therapist for over 8 years.
I began my undergraduate career by receiving my Bachelor's degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Afterward, I began working in the mental health field as a case manager for four years while I began graduate school at Pepperdine University. I transitioned to a marriage and family therapist towards the end of my Master's program and completed my degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Shortly thereafter, I became licensed by the Board Of Behavioral Science as a marriage and family therapist. I continue to build my skills and knowledge through many trainings and educational courses as well.
As a bilingual therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse populations and diagnosis' in both the non-profit and private practice setting. Some of these include: trauma, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, grief, identity issues, and behavior issues. I use CBT modalities, client centered therapy, and also EMDR depending on client needs.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Best of luck to you on your new journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Estela Isla. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Estela is always quick to respond and very helpful. I was so relieved to have Estela to talk to during one of the most difficult times of my life and I’ll be forever grateful.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Estela for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Estela is so helpful and makes me think about things a new way. She responds in timely manner and is respectful. I highly recommend Estela!
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Estela is an excellent therapist. After just a couple of sessions, I am really happy with the way things are going so far. She is attentive and really makes sure you feel heard. After my sessions I walk away with constructive ways to reframe my thinking and it has already helped me in the way I think about the issues I’m facing in life.
Written on Feb 13, 2021 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Awesome therapist to work with, I highly recommend her
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Estela is a great counselor. She has been with me here for a couple of months and I really can’t say anything but positive remarks. She really has helped me focus and put things into perspective.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 4 months
I have been able to talk about things that I wasn't comfortable doing so before. I have really sent positive change in my life over the last few months.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I really like her, she makes my feelings feel valid and listens to everything I have to say an responds well to everything
Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Estela is extremely professional and ask a ton of questions that makes you really think back. She definitely helps you dig deeper and makes you answe your own questions. The push can feel like a lot especially if you are the one who is seeking answers, but trust me it works. I’ve only worked with her for a few weeks and already see better habits about myself. I would say that if you want a counselor that gets real comfortable like a friend, then I wouldn’t recommend her. The vibes from her is strictly professional, and she wouldn’t be the person you call at 3am if you had an emergency but rather make an apt when she is free. Nothing is wrong with either, I just wanted to be clear on her style. In the beginning on the call there isn’t “fluff” talk like catching up from where you left off or asking about each other’s weekend, it’s straight to the point. For me, I know I want a more relaxed, chill, friendly vibe. So it all depends on what you are looking for. She is super nice though! Hope this helps!
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's very nice and is concerned about who she's working with and tries to help in anyway she can.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I absolutely love Estela. She’s an amazing counselor who really takes into consideration who I am and the best ways to work with me. She really cares about her clients and takes the time to work with them.
Written on Sep 02, 2019 after therapy with Estela for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Estela is absolutely the best. She has helped me learn to be confident, treat myself with care and respond to life. I am so happy and grateful that she is my counselor.
Written on Nov 11, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Estela is a great therapist. She helps guide me through difficult life decisions by helping me understand my problems and feelings. She provides various different options in how to contact her and always responds within the week or so. I have tried other counselors in person and on BetterHelp and I personally like Estela the best!
Written on Aug 06, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and career
She is very timely in answering and sees what I need help with most and helps me in many different ways
Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, parenting, and bipolar
Estela has been very helpful, she's the 2nd therapist I've tried through BetterHelp. She really knows how to keep the conversation progressing, which I'm terrible at, especially with sensitive subjects, and replies frequently. I've found it very low key and un-stressful which is just what I need right now.
Written on Jun 17, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem
Estela has a lot to offer and really takes the time to get to know you, where you are and what you are going through. She provided me with tools to take action to better my life and to move forward in a productive way. Her wise counsel has really helped me figure out what I need to so to be my optimal, free self.
Written on May 15, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 5 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Estela was insightful. I've been on both sides of the couch, so to speak, and, for me at least, counselors can sometimes feel like they have a theory or treatment to advance that misses the mark. Estela mostly asked questions, and I was happy with the degree to which, and the path along which, she steered me to self-reflect.
Written on May 04, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and career
I love it. Estela deserves a promotion. I talk about it this service all the time.
Written on Apr 17, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career
Estela is very professional, patient and knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 15, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, and career
I love working with Estela! She is very quick to reply, which I appreciate!
Written on Mar 27, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and anger
Estela quickly gets to the root cause of your hangups and issues. I was surprised at how quickly she was able to put her finger on the source of why I think the way I do.
Written on Mar 15, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and anger
Although I've only had one phone session with Estela I'm very pleased that she is totally open and excepting to my personal issues. I feel like I can be 100% honest with her.
Written on Mar 13, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
Estela has been extremely helpful through my journey to finding myself and understanding more of who I am.
Written on Feb 06, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self esteem
Estela is compassionate, insightful, and has been a great sounding board for me navigating a very tricky time in my life.
Written on Jan 12, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
I'm a very private person in general which has made reaching out for help extremely difficult. Estela has helped me feel comfortable enough to share my thoughts. She has been a great help in a short amount of time.
Written on Jan 08, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
I'm enjoying the counseling relationship.
Written on Jan 03, 2018 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related
Estela has been extremely helpful with my needs. She has given me ways to find the confidence I was lacking and is helping me be a better person with each post. I couldn't recommend her more. Thank you.
Written on Dec 25, 2017 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Estela, is a wonderful therapist. I have only had one session with her, but it has enabled me to think through some really tough life issues without the stress. Thank you, Estala, for your kindness and patience.
Written on Dec 10, 2017 after therapy with Estela for 2 days on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related
I have been working with Estela Isla for a short time but I am immensely grateful for her. Her insights and professional guidance have really aided in the dilemma I initially signed up to address. She is very prompt and knowledgeable. I would recommend this service (assuming all are as good as Estela Isla!) to everyone I know. Thank you so much!
Written on Dec 09, 2017 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, and anger
It has been so nice and helpful to have someone to talk/write to in bad times and be listened to. Takes a big weight of my shoulders. I can see how good her expertise and knowledge about situations like mine is. Her advice is always good and sets me in a better path than the one I am when I am desperately writing. Thank you, Estela.
Written on Nov 27, 2017 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, and self esteem
It has been great working with Estela!
Written on Nov 17, 2017 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks
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