- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Trauma focus
About Rosie
Rosie Pescador is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating issues, relationship and parenting challenges, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Rosie draws on practical, skills-focused methods in session. She blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies. She uses trauma-focused techniques when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. The focus is on clear skills people can try between sessions, like breath work, thought tracking, and communication practice.
In practice she helps people manage mood swings, grief, and symptoms related to mood disorders and ADHD. She supports those dealing with body image, social anxiety, and difficulties around intimacy. Rosie also helps with parenting strain, divorce and separation transitions, and the stress that builds from caregiving or work demands.
Her approach is straightforward. Sessions include psychoeducation, mindfulness exercises, and concrete coping strategies. Clients learn to recognize patterns, test new behaviors, and adjust plans when needed. The emphasis is on small, usable changes rather than abstract theory.
Rosie asks clients to set clear goals and reviews progress regularly. She encourages practice outside sessions and offers tools for problem solving and emotion regulation. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options through the online sign-up process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rosie uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit well with remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify concerns and set real goals; it helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk through anger and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which leads to concrete action steps like behavioral experiments and thought logs that clients can do between sessions.Finding the best approach is part of the first few sessions. Rosie will talk with the client about goals, current stresses, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to prioritize emotion regulation skills, behavioral experiments, or trauma-focused techniques if past events are contributing to current anger.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone join from wherever they are that day. Those practical benefits can help people keep consistent practice and apply new skills in their everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She addresses anger related to relationships, work frustration, built-up resentment, and problems managing temper in daily life.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies to teach practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
Rosie has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and parenting strain.
Where is Rosie licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
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.