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A practice built on presence

I'm Dr. Estrella Gallegos, a licensed psychologist in California. I see adults whose eating has become painful, secretive or all-consuming, in the office and by video for clients who are in California.

My work is relational and slow. I ask what you want, not what is wrong, and I explain what each session will ask of you before you decide to go on. Nothing in my office is weighed, measured or scored.

I work with a registered dietitian who has her own practice, and I stay in touch with your doctor when you want me to. You decide who knows what. If weekly therapy is not enough, I will tell you plainly and help you find a program that fits.

I believe therapy is a collaboration: the therapist brings training, and you bring the knowledge of your own life.

  • Presence

    Full attention to what is alive in this moment.

  • Honesty

    Plain answers about fees, methods and limits.

  • Privacy

    Records kept private and shared only as the law allows.

  • Pace

    Set with you, and never rushed.

A tall window with brown curtains in a quiet green room

Your clinician

Who you would see

  • A clinician with short grey hair rests her chin on her hand and listens in a bright room

    Dr. Estrella Gallegos

    Licensed psychologist

    • Licensed Psychologist · CA Lic. 000000

    Sees adults in the office and by video for clients in California. Works with a dietitian partner and, with your permission, your doctor.

THE TEAM MODEL

Three roles, one plan you agree to

Each person keeps to their own job. They talk to each other only with your written permission.

  • Therapist

    Dr. Gallegos leads the work and keeps the thread between the parts.

    • Weekly sessions

    • Sets the pace with you

  • Dietitian

    A registered dietitian in a partner practice, seen separately and billed on her own.

    • Joins when you want her

    • Not a meal plan service

  • Medical provider

    Your own doctor or nurse practitioner, who keeps your medical care.

    • Seen outside Poise

    • Contacted only with your permission

  • Your say-so

    Needed before we speak with anyone

  • No weighing

    In any session

  • In writing

    Fees, before you book

  • Your pace

    Set with you

What clients say

How the work feels, in clients' words.

  • “What I noticed first was that I was asked what I wanted, not what was wrong.”

    Joshua B.

  • “It helped that the fee was in writing before I booked. Nothing came as a surprise.”

    Gretchen H.

  • “I was never rushed toward the next step. When I was ready to talk about a doctor, she helped me find one.”

    Brook S.

Sample reviews.