Counseling
Currently all sessions are being held online via Zoom
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As a licensed marriage and family therapist I offer counseling for all ages, but specialize in working with children and teens, and have been a therapeutic counselor in k-12 schools since 2014.
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My work with youth varies depending on what is needed and can involve any of the following:
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Relationship building through conversation, games, and stories
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Art and play exploration to help children understand and express their thoughts and feelings
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Tools for stress reduction and emotional regulation
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where we shift thoughts and associated beliefs and behaviors
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Mindfulness teachings on meditation, movement, mindset, practice, and values
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Communication skills development and ongoing practice
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Confidence development as clients experience ongoing success in overcoming challenges as we face their fears together
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Assisted practice to solidify the transfer of tools and skills from therapy, into clients' everyday lives
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Perspective taking which can include learning to build empathy and appreciation around other's perspectives, and/or a deeper understanding that clients' own experiences are not necessarily individual incidents, but are shared by others
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Areas of Focus
My work with clients includes, but is not limited to the following areas:​
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Communication & Relationships
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Bullying
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Self-harm
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Emotion Regulation & Anger Management
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Grief & Loss
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Parenting
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Family Systems
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Transitions & Life Changes
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PLEASE NOTE
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Since I am currently only seeing clients online, I can only take new clients who are a good match for online counseling. If we determine that you would benefit more from in person support, then I will provide other referrals.
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Due to the law and ethics outlined by my licensing board, I can only take new counseling clients who reside in California
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Session Length & Fees
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Sessions are $185 for 55 minutes
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Given that sessions are currently online, I also offer 45 minute sessions at $150 for younger children under 8 years, when appropriate.
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I do not take insurance at this time
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48 hour cancellation is required for all appointments
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Getting Started
Please feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good match for what you are looking for.
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Free Consultation
I welcome your questions and inquiries!
If you are interested in working together, please contact me to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation.
831-920-4589 tamrosas@gmail.com
Counseling vs Coaching?
Having trouble deciding whether you should do
therapeutic counseling versus parent coaching? Below are some distinctions that might help.
Parent Coaching
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short term
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focuses on techniques and solutions
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teaches Positive Discipline concepts and tools
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helps parents address challenges through brainstorming and problem solving
Counseling
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can be longer term
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focuses on addressing past experiences which can include the way you were parented
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addresses deep-rooted patterns and potential changes needed in the family system
Still unsure? Call for a free 15 min. consultation and we can figure it out together! 831-920-3835