Rosa Ogas, LCSW
Bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- 17 years experience
- Strengths-based therapy
About Rosa Ogas
Rosa Ogas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience across diverse social work settings. She brings a bicultural perspective and fluency in Spanish to her practice, which supports effective work with multicultural communities and clients of all ages. Rosa has particular experience addressing challenges related to acculturation, acculturation guilt, and family systems, and she draws on that knowledge to help families and individuals navigate cultural transitions and relational tensions.
Her clinical work emphasizes practical, evidence-informed interventions. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered techniques, trauma-focused methods, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to tailor care to each person's needs. Rosa has supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-injurious behaviors, parenting concerns, and impulse control difficulties, helping them develop concrete coping skills and healthier patterns of behavior.
Rosa centers a strengths-based approach in therapy, collaborating with clients to build tools they can use beyond sessions. Her practice focuses on creating clear, achievable goals and equipping people with skills to manage the issues that brought them to therapy, whether those needs involve emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, or coping with life changes.
Her clinical work emphasizes practical, evidence-informed interventions. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered techniques, trauma-focused methods, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to tailor care to each person's needs. Rosa has supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-injurious behaviors, parenting concerns, and impulse control difficulties, helping them develop concrete coping skills and healthier patterns of behavior.
Rosa centers a strengths-based approach in therapy, collaborating with clients to build tools they can use beyond sessions. Her practice focuses on creating clear, achievable goals and equipping people with skills to manage the issues that brought them to therapy, whether those needs involve emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, or coping with life changes.
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.
Is Rosa Ogas a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: CA LCSW 88878.
In which languages does Rosa Ogas provide therapy?
She 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?
You 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Work with Rosa Ogas
Rosa uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space in which the client's perspective and goals shape the work - this approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people clarify values and make meaningful changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and impulse control issues. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers structured strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Rosa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses to help clients make steady, manageable changes with support from a licensed professional.
Online therapy with Rosa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into daily life. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from different locations, while allowing therapists and clients to select the communication style that best supports the work.