Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Rosa is a talented therapist with experience across several settings. He has worked in a major hospital system doing individual and group therapy, he has counseled veterans for the VA, and he has worked with teens and young adults. Dr. Rosa has a great track record with young adults who are struggling with transitions into college, careers, relationships, etc. On the opposite end of the spectrum, he has had great success working with senior citizens in a variety of settings. His expertise is in the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Rosa’s therapeutic approach can be best described as relational and emotion-focused. Early sessions focus on establishing a trusting and respectful relationship, which ultimately helps create a space in which all emotions are valid and worthy of processing. Whether these emotions are tied to early life events, present circumstances, or thoughts of the future, the key to understanding and improving one's mental health is to acknowledge, express, and process the emotions informing these experiences.
Working with Dr. Rosa, clients should expect to discuss thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a collaborative, client-centered manner.
The keys to a good therapist / client relationship are:Â respect and trust.
Dr. Rosa utilizes therapeutic modalities such as:Â psychodynamic psychotherapy, relational psychotherapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and prolonged exposure.
Academic Credentials / Details:
BS in Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University
MA in Psychology, Columbia University
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Long Island University
Dr. Rosa treats Adolescents, Teens, Young Adults, Seniors
He has significant experience with Adjustment to Life Changes, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Stress Management
