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Dr. Norma Rosales, LMFT

Faith-informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Trauma and relationship focus
  • Strength-based solution work
  • Bilingual English Spanish

About Dr. Norma Rosales

Dr. Norma Rosales is a first-generation Latina and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 23 years of clinical experience. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of concerns, guiding people toward emotional clarity, healing from trauma, and practical solutions for everyday struggles. Dr. Rosales holds the credential LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), which reflects specialized training in relational and family-based approaches to mental health.

Her approach blends strength-based and solution-focused methods with faith-informed elements for those who seek spiritual guidance. She emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnership, helping clients identify and build on their inherent resources while addressing patterns that interfere with well-being. In practice she supports clients in discovering new coping strategies, improving communication, and working through painful experiences with a compassionate framework rooted in her Christian faith.

Dr. Rosales integrates cultural sensitivity and personalized care into every therapeutic relationship, honoring each person’s background and unique story. She views therapy as a collaborative journey - walking alongside clients as they pursue greater mental clarity, resilience, and balance. Her work centers on promoting hope, facilitating moments of insight, and supporting sustainable change through therapy that reflects both clinical skill and spiritual encouragement.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Norma Rosales have?

Dr. Norma Rosales has 23 years of experience as a mental health therapist.

Is Dr. Norma Rosales a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license is CA LMFT 51601.

In which languages does Dr. Norma Rosales provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Dr. Norma Rosales located?

Dr. Norma Rosales is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Norma Rosales as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Norma Rosales through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Norma Rosales work with international clients?

No. Dr. Norma Rosales does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Norma Rosales 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.

Could Online Therapy Work for You?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in terms of helping people make progress.

Online therapy also offers notable flexibility - individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the way that fits their daily routines and comfort level, whether that is by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.

Therapists who work remotely are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical, effective path to access skilled support when and how it is needed.

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