Gabriella Stumpf

Compassionate, practical care with flexible delivery

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Gabriella

Gabriella Stumpf brings eight years of clinical practice to her work as a LICSW in Minnesota, combining professional experience with a personal understanding of mental health challenges.

Background and approach

She frames each session with compassion and a holistic perspective, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. Gabriella emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of patterns that shape emotional life.

Her approach is adaptable to different needs and life circumstances, shaped by varied clinical settings and formats. Gabriella aims to meet clients where they are, offering flexibility in how therapy is delivered and collaborating to find goals and methods that fit.

Topics she commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life transitions. She also works with issues such as attachment concerns, caregiving stress, family and adoption matters, communication and codependency problems, and eating or family-of-origin dynamics.

Gabriella speaks English and accepts international clients, and she uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time to provide ongoing support tailored to availability and needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access

Gabriella commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, and it can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-based therapy explores early and present relational patterns to improve interpersonal functioning and emotional regulation, which can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabriella partners with clients to clarify goals, tries different techniques when helpful, and adapts methods based on each person’s needs and preferences to arrive at the best fit over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow scheduling around busy lives, ongoing access when travel or relocation is a factor, and the opportunity to use different communication styles that suit individual comfort and needs. Licensed professionals like Gabriella tailor online care to make therapy accessible while aligning approach and logistics with client goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gabriella address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends practical techniques with deeper exploration, integrating cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-informed perspectives, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to fit client needs.

What is her professional background and experience?

Gabriella has eight years of experience providing mental health care across diverse settings and modalities, and she brings both professional and personal insight into mental health challenges.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LICSW 27505 and practices from that state.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside the United States.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGrief Self esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English