Rosella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who works with both adults and teens. She’s especially drawn to supporting those navigating anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and the complex terrain of interpersonal challenges. Another part of her work also focuses on helping individuals struggling with addiction, looking beyond the behavior to explore the deep emotional pain and trauma that often lie underneath. Rosella’s approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in person-centered care. While she is informed with CBT and DBT practices, her work is primarily grounded with an interpersonal psychotherapy lens.

Rosella started with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Cal Poly Pomona, where her studies primarily focused on how social forces such as family, culture, history, and community impact mental health. She later moved to Las Vegas to earn her Master’s in Clinical Social Work at UNLV, where she began immersing herself in clinical training.

Rosella’s clinical foundation was shaped in intensive outpatient settings. At Boulder City Hospital, she was part of the Partial Hospitalization Program, supporting people living with schizophrenia and complex mood disorders. Later, she worked at Destinations for Teens, guiding adolescents through emotional regulation and identity development. Her time spent alongside the Clark County Drug Court system added another dimension to her clinical lens, working with individuals caught in cycles of addiction and legal consequences. Through motivational interviewing and a trauma-informed approach, she supported clients in reducing relapse and recidivism by helping them reconnect with themselves and reimagine what’s possible.

In 2018, Rosella became a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and by 2020, a fully licensed LCSW. She soon transitioned from intensive outpatient work to focus on individualized psychotherapy at Sandstone Psychological Practice, where she could slow down and reconnect with what drew her to the field: genuine connection, presence, and meaningful healing. Rosella believes therapy is more than technique—it’s a relationship built on safety, trust, and respect. She meets each client where they are, offering a steady, human presence and holding space for insight, growth, and transformation.

Rosella is originally from Los Angeles. In her personal time, she enjoys watching sports, finds peace in gardening, and loves live music. She considers herself to be a “foodie” who loves exploring new foods and restaurants, especially when she gets to experience this with family and friends. Most importantly she absolutely just loves spending time with her little family of three. Motherhood has been one of her favorite and humbling journeys, even when this comes with its own set of humor and challenges.