Karla Peña Rosa, PhD
Hi, I'm Dr. Karla Peña Rosa. For the past 12 years, I've had the privilege of working as a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida, helping adults and older adults navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
For the past 12 years, I've had the privilege of working as a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida, helping adults and older adults navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
I believe in blending traditional psychology with positive psychology approaches, helping you build on your strengths while developing practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. As both a psychologist and certified life coach, I bring a unique perspective to our work together - one that focuses on not just healing, but also on helping you thrive and create meaningful positive changes in your life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on empowering you to write your next chapter with confidence. -Hablo Español-
First session
When we meet for the first time, you'll find a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I'll start by getting to know you - your story, your background, and what brings you to therapy at this point in your life. We'll review the assessments you completed beforehand, which help me better understand your unique situation and ensure we're on the right track for your care. Together, we'll explore your goals for therapy and map out a plan that fits your needs. We'll also cover the practical stuff - finding appointment times that work with your schedule, and I'll walk you through what to expect from our online therapy sessions, making sure you feel confident and comfortable with the telehealth format.
Strengths
As a clinical psychologist working with adults since 2012, I've learned that the heart of effective therapy lies in building genuine connections with my clients. My greatest strength is my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance - combining deep empathy and understanding with clear direction to help guide your journey. I believe in making every session count, working together to create meaningful and lasting change in your life. You'll find that my approach balances warmth with practical guidance, ensuring you feel both supported and empowered as we work toward your goals.
Ideal clients
I've dedicated my career as a psychologist to helping people discover their resilience and navigate life's challenges with confidence. I combine traditional psychology with my certification in life coaching to offer a unique approach that empowers you to see stressors from fresh perspectives while developing practical coping skills. Using motivational interviewing and positive psychology practices, we'll build on your existing strengths to help you achieve meaningful goals and create a better work-life balance. Whether you're dealing with life transitions, processing grief and loss, managing depression or anxiety, or navigating career changes, I'm here to support your journey with empathy, expertise, and evidence-based strategies. Together, we'll work to unlock your potential and create positive, lasting change in your life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Working together, we'll explore CBT strategies that help you catch those tricky thought patterns that might be holding you back. You'll pick up practical tools to handle life's curveballs, whether it's dealing with stress, anxiety, or those moments when everything feels overwhelming. Think of these coping skills as your personal emotional GPS - helping you navigate life's ups and downs with more clarity and confidence, always guiding you toward healthier ways of thinking and responding.
Motivational Interviewing
Think of motivational interviewing as having a friendly guide who helps you uncover your own reasons for making positive changes in your life - no pressure, just genuine exploration of what matters to you. Together, we'll tap into your natural motivation and strengths, helping you move from "I should probably change" to "I know exactly why and how I want to make these changes." As your therapist, I'll walk alongside you with empathy and support, asking the right questions that help you discover your own solutions and build confidence in your ability to create lasting change.
Positive Psychology
In our work together, you'll discover how to spot and amplify the good stuff in your life - those strengths, moments of joy, and achievements you might be overlooking right now. We'll explore science-backed techniques that boost your well-being, like gratitude practices and strength-building exercises, but we'll do it in a way that feels natural and fits your lifestyle. By focusing on what's working well and building on your existing strengths, you'll develop a more balanced perspective and practical tools to create more positive experiences in your daily life, even during challenging times.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
When we use ACT together in your telehealth sessions, my goal is to help you notice your thoughts and emotions without getting pulled into a struggle with them. This approach can ease mood symptoms because it teaches you how to respond to life’s challenges with intention instead of avoidance. ACT gives you practical tools to feel steadier, more grounded, and more in control of your choices.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense PY8755