- CBT-informed
- English and Spanish
- Disaster coping focus
About Heather
Heather Rink-Rosas is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or the fallout from trauma and addictions. She also supports those facing relationship strain, identity questions, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Heather uses a practical, down-to-earth style. Conversations focus on what is happening now, how thoughts and behaviors get in the way, and what small changes can reduce distress. She draws most often from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those fit the goals.
Her approach is collaborative and adaptable. Heather listens first, then tailors a plan to the person's needs. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful during everyday life.
Heather has worked across many settings over 18 years and brings that practical experience into sessions. She pays attention to issues like attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, codependency, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her work also includes support for people managing bipolar symptoms, dissociation, and mood dysregulation.
If someone is ready to begin, the next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. The therapist uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new, practical ways of responding. It helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday problems. ACT emphasizes acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action, which can help with stress, trauma reactions, and coping after disruptive events.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery modes. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life feels hectic. It can also allow a calmer preparation time before a session or the option to use audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Ask during the matching step which session formats are currently offered so arrangements match daily needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and addictions. Relationship strain, identity issues, and complications like bipolar symptoms or dissociation are also within her areas of focus.
What is her therapy style like?
Heather uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes clear, practical steps. Sessions focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find manageable changes that reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and related settings. That experience informs her practical approach to treatment planning.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California. Location and licensure are listed as CA LMFT.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted region.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location and therapist availability. Exact fees depend on those factors.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.