Rosa Salja-Mota , LMFT

Rosa Salja-Mota is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on the belief that meeting people where they are emotionally is essential, using a client-centered stance paired with evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients find practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Rosa brings focused attention to issues such as self-esteem, grief, anger, coping with life changes, and concerns common in LGBT communities. She also has additional experience supporting people through hospice and end-of-life counseling and addressing seasonal affective disorder. Her practice emphasizes teaching coping skills, cultivating mindfulness, and applying compassionate listening to support clients as they explore goals and seek solutions.

In bilingual work across English and Spanish, Rosa aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can process emotions, develop new strategies, and work collaboratively toward greater emotional balance. She frames therapy as a team effort in which learning and healing unfold over time through practical exercises, reflection, and mutual engagement.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Rosa integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness practices to support people in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, offering empathic listening and validation that helps with relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured approach that examines patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for change. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance to improve emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rosa works with each person to identify their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques from these methods to create a personalized plan. The relationship between therapist and client guides which strategies are emphasized over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue care through varied communication styles. Rosa uses these remote modalities to provide consistent, goal-focused work tailored to each client's life and circumstances.