- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Money and financial issues
About Rosa
Rosa Santiago is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She supports those coping with major life changes and helps people build motivation and confidence. Rosa speaks English and Spanish and brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions.
Rosa believes each person knows their own story and strengths. She works with clients to identify small, practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Sessions focus on clear goals, steady progress, and celebrating gains along the way.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Rosa listens first, then offers tools drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce distress and improve coping. She encourages practical skills you can use between sessions to handle anxious thoughts, stress, or difficult memories.
Rosa has four years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She offers support around issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, family of origin problems, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, money and financial issues, women's concerns, and young adult challenges.
Services are provided via telehealth with some limited text messaging support. If ongoing text-based care is your main preference, she may not be the best match. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Rosa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping. One common approach she draws on teaches concrete strategies to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioral changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult experiences at a pace the client can handle, using careful pacing and skills to manage distress during sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rosa will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.
Sessions are offered via telehealth, and limited text messaging support is available. If you rely mainly on messaging-based care, confirm whether that will meet your needs before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep continuity of care when schedules change. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose what feels most manageable for their routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rosa typically address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, family of origin problems, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, money and financial issues, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She listens first, then offers practical tools from evidence-based techniques to help manage symptoms and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rosa has four years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience informs her practical, goal-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are used for sessions?
Services are provided via telehealth, with limited support available through text messaging. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a specific format.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.