Rosemary Rice, LMFT

Rosemary Rice is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has been licensed since 2021 and brings three years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. Her LMFT credential denotes formal training in therapy that addresses relationship dynamics, family systems, and individual mental health concerns.

Rosemary focuses on a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and confidence, career challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also pays attention to related areas such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood and personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm.

In sessions, Rosemary works to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She supports clients through the initial steps of change and helps them identify practical paths toward a more fulfilling life. Rosemary is available to work with English- and Spanish-speaking clients in California and looks forward to partnering with individuals who are ready to take the next step.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rosemary draws from established methods to support clients in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore their feelings and values and build confidence in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for mood instability and high emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rosemary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are partners in deciding what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Rosemary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow access from different locations within California, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care despite busy lives or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured therapy and skills-based work in a way that suits each client's routine and comfort.