Linzey Guerra-Stella

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, I recognize that healing is deeply personal, and finding the right support matters. I am committed to helping clients find genuine connection and care that makes therapy successful.

I hold a Bachelor's in Psychology from UC Irvine, a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from TCU, and have completed various advanced trainings that inform my counseling approach. I'm passionate about creating a space where every person feels seen, supported, and empowered in their healing. In addition to my clinical work, I am a PhD student in Counseling and Counselor Education, where I research sexual victimization and multigenerational trauma. I work with clients ages 10 through adulthood navigating the following life challenges:

• Sexual abuse, victimization, & health
• Complex trauma
• Traumatic grief
• Difficult life events & life transitions
• Challenging family and relational conflict

Outside of the counseling room, finding harmony among the roles of student, spouse, researcher, and counselor gives me a deeper appreciation for the complexities of everyday life and the importance of relationship. I enjoy reading, dancing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. At the end of the day, I am a person who values connection, growth, and the messy, beautiful complexity of being human — and that is exactly what I aim to bring into the room with every client I have the privilege of working with.

I approach therapy through a neurobiologically informed understanding of how experiences shape the mind and body. My approach uses Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Relational-Cultural Therapy to support meaningful, lasting change within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship. I often integrate psychoeducation and somatic, embodied awareness to help clients navigate challenges and strengthen their day-to-day functioning. With specialized training in human sexuality, I also weave sexual health into the healing process for survivors, honoring the full scope of recovery.

In our first session, my biggest priority is simply getting to know you — your story, what brings you in, and what you hope to find on the other side of this work. We'll explore your goals at whatever pace feels comfortable while I share a bit about how I work, so we can get a sense of whether we're a good fit together. Above all, this first meeting is about building a foundation of trust and safety, because the relationship we create together is at the heart of everything we do.

As we continue working together, I believe therapy should grow and evolve just as you do so I make it a priority to build in regular check-ins and space for open feedback along the way. Whether that means celebrating goals accomplished, shifting focus as new needs emerge, or adjusting our approach altogether, our work together will always be guided by what feels most meaningful and relevant to you.