Hi, I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach is rooted in a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting changes. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families build stronger, healthier relationships. I truly enjoy working with clients from all walks of life and find great fulfillment in seeing them grow and achieve their interpersonal goals
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I will review fees, consent forms, and my legal and ethical obligations. I will outline my role, experience, and therapeutic expectations, while also beginning to build our therapeutic relationship. During this time, I will learn more about you and your goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am a well-rounded therapist with experience in various areas of behavioral health. My experience spans working with both mild to moderate cases and diverse populations. I have dedicated myself to providing individual, couples, and family therapy, and have also worked with more severe populations. I have developed a strong ability to navigate various life struggles and challenges, working alongside clients to create healthy relationships and develop effective coping strategies.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking answers to their current struggles. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I am skilled in teaching coping strategies and helping clients understand that their challenges are manageable and sustainable.
About Rosa Gandarilla
Identifies as
Specializes in
Licensed in
Accepts
Appointments
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions to challenge distorted and irrational thinking. CBT helps clients differentiate between reality-based thoughts and anxiety-driven or depressive thought patterns. This approach enables clients to understand how their thoughts influence their emotional states and provides tools for reframing these thoughts. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in therapy to help clients assess the reality of their thought patterns. Through worksheets, role-playing, and a focus on the present moment, I encourage clients to explore and challenge their thinking. I also incorporate solution-focused techniques to introduce new strategies and support the maintenance of reality-based thought patterns.
Family Therapy
I have been working with families since 2018, and I believe family therapy is essential for fostering healthy change. Individual behaviors often stem from learned patterns within the family, whether from parents or partners. These behaviors, in turn, impact loved ones and the family unit as a whole. While treating individuals is important, addressing the family dynamic as a whole is a significant advantage and can greatly support the achievement of healthy, sustainable goals.
Humanistic
As a humanistic therapist, I use a client-centered approach that emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent value of each individual. My goal in sessions is to create a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel truly understood and empowered. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential, without imposing any judgments.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is an integral part of all my sessions. I believe that educating clients empowers them, fostering understanding, acceptance, and engagement. This, in turn, promotes effective change and contributes to positive treatment outcomes.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is one of my specialties. Couples often come to therapy seeking to fix their current relationship, motivated by a desire to make things work and address underlying issues. While many couples already have an idea of what needs to change, separating emotions, wants, and needs during times of strain can be challenging. Couples therapy facilitates open communication, helping partners express their feelings and expectations, ultimately fostering a closer, more successful relationship