Rosalba Rios, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Rosalba Rios
Rosalba Rios is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of professional experience supporting adults and college-age young adults through periods of change and emotional difficulty. She approaches therapy believing each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths can be mobilized to address stressors, relationship struggles, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Her work centers on helping clients increase self-awareness about how past experiences shape present patterns and on developing practical strategies for healthier relationships and greater emotional balance.
Rosalba integrates culturally responsive care into her practice, attending to faith or spiritual traditions, ethnic and cultural background, disability identity, and sexual and gender identity as part of the therapeutic process. She addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, relational conflict, family issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Rosalba uses evidence-informed approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. She works from a collaborative, strengths-focused stance to support clients as they pursue greater wholeness and meaningful change.
Rosalba integrates culturally responsive care into her practice, attending to faith or spiritual traditions, ethnic and cultural background, disability identity, and sexual and gender identity as part of the therapeutic process. She addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, relational conflict, family issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Rosalba uses evidence-informed approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. She works from a collaborative, strengths-focused stance to support clients as they pursue greater wholeness and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rosalba Rios have?
Rosalba Rios has 12 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Rosalba Rios a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holds California license CA LMFT 135033.
In which languages does Rosalba Rios provide therapy?
Rosalba provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Rosalba Rios located?
Rosalba is based in California.
How can I work with Rosalba Rios as my therapist?
You can work with Rosalba through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rosalba Rios work with international clients?
Rosalba Rios does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rosalba Rios cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Rosalba'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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rosalba draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns and to strengthen clients' capacity for secure connections; this approach is often useful for relationship struggles, attachment concerns, and family dynamics.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping skills for managing stress, anxiety, and mood-related challenges. The Gottman Method informs her work with couples by focusing on communication skills, conflict management, and rebuilding trust in partnerships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rosalba collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful for the individual or family.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to the client's circumstances.