- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma informed
About Heather
Heather Rink-Rosas is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and anger. Heather speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step easier and less intimidating.
She uses a straightforward, practical style in sessions. Most work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and try new, healthier ways of responding. She also borrows techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods when they fit the situation.
Heather tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. That might mean focusing on skills for managing intense feelings, practicing new ways to communicate, or looking at patterns that stem from abandonment, attachment, or past losses. She pays attention to how mood and behavior interact in everyday life and helps people build small, doable changes.
Her background includes working with a wide range of concerns such as bipolar mood challenges, relationship and communication problems, body image, codependency, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Heather emphasizes sensitivity and respect and works collaboratively to set goals and try strategies that fit each person.
To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management and often includes homework to practice between sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take actions that matter despite uncomfortable feelings. ACT can be helpful for handling avoidance, loss, and ongoing stressors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to decide which methods make the most sense. She adapts techniques from different models so treatment fits a client's life and priorities.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Heather about what will best suit your routine and goals so sessions are practical and sustainable.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and anger, plus relationship and communication issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear conversations and skill practice to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has 18 years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.