Rosa Ogas, LCSW
Bicultural LCSW supporting stress and relationships
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Strengths-based approach
- Therapy for all ages
About Rosa Ogas
Rosa Ogas, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 17 years of experience across a range of social work settings and community services. She works with clients of all ages and is trained to provide behavioral intervention services while facilitating problem resolution in multicultural environments. As a bicultural clinician who speaks fluent Spanish, Rosa offers particular understanding of acculturation, acculturation guilt, and family systems dynamics that often accompany cross-cultural experiences.
Rosa integrates evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person she serves. Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based orientation, helping clients build practical tools and coping strategies to address anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, self-injurious behaviors, parenting challenges, impulse control concerns, and related issues. She has experience supporting people through trauma, grief, addiction-related struggles, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions.
Throughout her work Rosa focuses on collaboration and skill-building, guiding clients to identify goals, develop coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Her bilingual capacity and cultural sensitivity aim to create accessible, respectful care for individuals and families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Rosa integrates evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person she serves. Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based orientation, helping clients build practical tools and coping strategies to address anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, self-injurious behaviors, parenting challenges, impulse control concerns, and related issues. She has experience supporting people through trauma, grief, addiction-related struggles, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions.
Throughout her work Rosa focuses on collaboration and skill-building, guiding clients to identify goals, develop coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Her bilingual capacity and cultural sensitivity aim to create accessible, respectful care for individuals and families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rosa Ogas have?
Rosa Ogas has 17 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Rosa Ogas a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rosa Ogas holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 88878.
In which languages does Rosa Ogas provide therapy?
Rosa Ogas provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Rosa Ogas located?
Rosa Ogas is located in California.
How can I work with Rosa Ogas as my therapist?
Clients can work with Rosa Ogas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rosa Ogas work with international clients?
Yes, Rosa Ogas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rosa Ogas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the next step is to schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rosa Ogas draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where clients set the pace and focus of their work while the therapist listens and reflects to support personal growth. This approach is especially helpful for people seeking validation, stronger self-understanding, and a supportive environment for change.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools and structured strategies that can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with emotion regulation. In addition, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are offered to teach emotional coping, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when impulsivity or intense emotions interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rosa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often adapt these approaches successfully to remote formats.
Online therapy with Rosa includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and make it easier for people with busy lives or mobility limitations to access consistent therapeutic support.