- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive tools
- English and Spanish
About Rosa
Dr. Rosa Salas is an LMFT with 20 years of clinical experience and licenses listed in ME and NY. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, and also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, eating and anger issues, and parenting stress.
Rosa uses clear, practical methods rather than jargon. She offers neurodiversity-affirming care and supports people with autism and related concerns. Sessions are available in English and Spanish so clients can use the language they prefer.
Her approach combines Attachment-Based ideas with client-centered listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools. She also uses EMDR and Gottman Method techniques when appropriate. In practice this looks like talking through patterns, trying specific skills for mood and sleep, and doing targeted work on painful memories or relationship patterns.
The therapist describes a low-pressure communication style that includes written options for people who find that helpful. Those formats let clients reflect between contacts and keep a record of what was discussed. Rosa aims to help people build practical toolkits they can use outside sessions.
People often come for help with transitions such as new jobs, moving, caregiving changes, immigration stress, or midlife shifts. Her work also covers multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and end-of-life or hospice related stress when those topics are part of someone’s needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional reactions; online sessions can focus on identifying those patterns and practicing different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which works well in short exercises and between-session practice. EMDR is a method used to process traumatic memories; when used, it is applied carefully and step by step in session to reduce the hold of painful memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than imposing a single method.
The original biography notes written formats as a primary option alongside audio and video. If written messaging or live chat feels useful, those formats can let someone reflect and revisit what was discussed. Audio or video sessions are an option too. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what will fit your schedule and daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, jobs, caregiving, and travel without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois, New York, Maine
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationships, family issues, trauma, grief, eating concerns, parenting, and anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered listening, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and may use EMDR or Gottman techniques when they fit a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Salas has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life-transition issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT and lists licensure in ME and NY, and she is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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