Therapist profile
Dr. Rosa Salas
Focused support for life transitions
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- Anxiety and depression
- Sleep and self-esteem
- Trauma informed care
About Rosa
Her approach blends Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR when appropriate. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, while also teaching skills to change unhelpful patterns. EMDR may be used for trauma and abuse when it fits the goal of treatment.
Rosa has experience addressing grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger, and caregiving stress. She also supports people facing immigration challenges, multicultural stress, prejudice, and issues that come with aging. Her work includes helping people sort life purpose, midlife transitions, and co-morbid concerns like eating or control issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. She practices in Florida and holds LMFT credentials in Maine and New York as well. Over twenty years she has focused on giving clear, usable steps and a steady space to talk through hard moments.
She prefers a lower-pressure communication style that leaves a record of what was discussed so people can revisit strategies later. The emphasis is on helping people feel more grounded and more confident in facing everyday challenges.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. Online conversations can identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and self-esteem concerns. A client-centered stance keeps the sessions directed by the person's needs and priorities so the work stays practical and relevant.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and which methods make sense. That collaborative planning helps shape whether more skills-based CBT, attachment work, or trauma-focused techniques are emphasized.
The biography indicates a preference for messaging and live chat, with audio and video also available. If session formats matter to scheduling, confirm current options before booking so expectations match. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while maintaining continuity of care.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida, Illinois, New York, Maine
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, and anger.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style combines attachment-focused and client-centered work with practical CBT tools; sessions aim to be steady, collaborative, and skill-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings twenty years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Florida, with LMFT registrations in Maine and New York noted as ME LMFT and NY LMFT.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.