Heather Rink-Rosas , LMFT

Heather Rink-Rosas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 18 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, processing trauma and abuse, and learning constructive ways to manage anger. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailors her work to the individual needs presented in therapy.

Her style is eclectic, drawing from multiple therapeutic models so that techniques match the current goals and circumstances of the client. She relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that helps people examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify patterns that contribute to distress - while also integrating other approaches when appropriate. Treatment conversations and plans are customized to address each client’s unique situation, whether the focus is on relationships, family dynamics, grief, mood concerns, or coping skills.

Heather recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms those who take that step. She guides clients through a collaborative process to set goals and develop practical strategies suited to their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Heather Rink-Rosas integrates several evidence-informed methods to address a wide range of concerns and adapts them to an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce distress and improve daily functioning for issues like anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values while the therapist offers support and reflective listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful life goals, which can be useful for stress, avoidance patterns, and substance-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of techniques best aligns with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments can happen by video call or phone, and sessions or check-ins are also available by live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals from your own setting.