- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- English and Spanish
About Rosa
Rosa Salja-Mota is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works in both English and Spanish and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, LGBT concerns, and coping with major life changes.
Rosa uses a client-centered approach and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and practicing skills that can be used between meetings. She also integrates mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior strategies when helpful.
In practical terms she helps people notice patterns that increase stress or fuel anger. She works on small, manageable changes - new ways to respond, breathe, or reframe a situation. Rosa also supports people facing seasonal mood shifts and those navigating hospice and end-of-life concerns.
Her bilingual skills make it easier for Spanish speakers to express complex feelings. Rosa aims to help people build coping skills, set realistic goals, and try new behaviors in everyday life. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person can manage.
Rosa’s clinical style emphasizes active listening and concrete tools from CBT and DBT. She encourages practice outside sessions and checks progress over time. If a person wants to address anger, she focuses on understanding triggers and learning responses that reduce regret and improve relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy centers the person's concerns and priorities. It involves active listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around immediate needs. This approach helps when someone wants to focus on anger, relationship strain, or coping with life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing anger triggers.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Those skills can reduce reactive responses and give alternatives when frustration or resentment builds.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, in-session coaching, and homework to work well in remote appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, grief, anger, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus seasonal affective disorder and end-of-life matters.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using listening, clarification, and skill practice. She also incorporates CBT, DBT elements, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rosa has 15 years of clinical experience working as a therapist since 2006.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from a Florida location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.