geometry-shapes iconSelf Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Grief
In Person & Online in Katy, TX
5 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Stella accepts 56 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Christus Health Plan Exchange
Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
EHN | AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES
EHN | BUIST BYARS AND TAYLOR
EHN | CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP
EHN | CITY OF TEMPLE
EHN | CLASSIC CHEVROLET
EHN | DECENT HEALTH INC
EHN | ENCORE ENTERPRISES
EHN | FAMILY EMERGENCY ROOM LLC
EHN | HUMBLE ISD
EHN | MALONE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
EHN | STAR TRANSPORTATION
EHN | THRIVE MORTGAGE
EHN | VINTAGE CHURCH
EHN | WHOLE HEALTH PLAN
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Healthcare Highways
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare TX
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Moda Health
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage Texas
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
WellCare by Allwell Medicare Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Stella

Stella Teyegaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor who nurtures a passion for helping individuals honor their natural strengths and embrace life more purposefully. She has 5 years of experience working with adults grappling with a broad range of mental health concerns, including anger management, anxiety, burnout, dependency, depression, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, impulse control, stress, and trauma. Because past hurts and losses are not always surface-level, Stella promotes an environment of safety for clients to explore experiences, behaviors, and feelings.

Stella has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master’s in Health Administration from Suffolk University. She adopts an integrative approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and parts work.

Do you feel disconnected? Does it seem like you are moving through life without a felt sense of meaning or purpose? Stella believes that each person possesses the wisdom and strength to handle adversity. Take the first step toward healing and reach out to Stella today.

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"It is our differences that enrich our well-being and that of the communities in which we live. I believe in harnessing what makes you unique to support your goals across multiple life roles."

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Get to know Stella

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I made the decision to become a counselor so I could do my part to help heal and restore aspects of the human psyche injured by adversity and trauma.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I specialize in working with adults and seniors.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Each client comes in with a unique mix of experiences, personal history, and values. These can serve as an important lens through which I can investigate what works best for the client. Witnessing change, no matter how long it takes, is what I find most exciting.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?


If they embrace the possibility, they might find that their fiercest and most loyal ally is within.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Access to mental health services is important to me. Thriveworks is actively removing barriers through its expanded reach, and this closely aligns with my philosophy as a counselor.

What inspires you?


I am inspired by the prospect of continuously improving and the opportunity to incorporate innovative methods into my practice.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Clients can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Individuals who are already familiar with the counseling process may be aware that the first session involves a good amount of information gathering. Beyond this, the first session serves as an opportunity to understand the client’s expectations and therapeutic goals. Where the counseling process is entirely new to a client, I carve out time to address concerns that may cause some hesitation to proceed.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I would want to work with the client to create a sense of psychological safety and craft a vision for success.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?


I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out to a counselor for help. It can be particularly daunting for a client whose help-seeking behavior runs counter to doing so. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that takes a client’s culture, history, and values into account.


What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Reading is my favorite pastime. I get great satisfaction from turning the pages of a book.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?


I enjoy immersing myself in different cultures and ways of life.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesSelf Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Grief, Medical / Health Issues, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Trauma / PTSD, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, Codependency, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Hoarding, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Thinking Disorders, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Career Counseling, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Chronic Illness/Pain, Spirituality, Alcohol Use, Family Conflict, Divorce
ApproachesInternal Family Systems (IFS), Jungian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic
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Education and training

Years in practice
5 years
Graduating institute
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1588307599
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State of practiceTX
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