Therapist profile
Heather Rink-Rosas, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / LMFT 45004
- NPI1356444269
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management
- CBT based work
- English and Spanish
About Heather
Heather Rink-Rosas is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, mood concerns, relationship strain, grief, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Heather uses a practical, down-to-earth style in session. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. She combines ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work when they fit a person's goals.
In a typical meeting she will help someone name what is happening, try small experiments, and practice skills between sessions. She describes her overall orientation as eclectic and adjusts methods as needed. The focus is on clear, usable steps rather than abstract theory.
Heather also pays attention to relationship issues and attachment concerns that often underlie anger or repeated conflict. She can help people address communication problems, control issues, codependency, and the stress that comes from blended family situations or separation.
Her work includes supporting those with complicated grief, adoption and foster care backgrounds, dissociation, and co-occurring mood concerns. If you prefer Spanish for sessions she can conduct therapy in Spanish as well. To begin, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to set up a first appointment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarifying personal values to guide action, which is useful when resentment or avoidance are getting in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on their goals, history, and preferences. That means trying an approach and adjusting it as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow quick check-ins when stress spikes, and support practicing skills in real-life environments. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care during work weeks, travel, or caregiving responsibilities, while still focusing on clear tools for managing anger and improving communication.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her orientation is eclectic with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; she also draws from ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in mental health settings and clinical practice.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I see a therapist in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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