Inside Out Counseling Services
Heal through the inside out!...
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Acute Stress, Trauma, Complex Developmental Trauma, Work Life Balance, Relational Dynamics and Attachment with Older Teens & Adults.
In-Person and Virtual sessions available all throughout California.
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Bilingual English & Spanish Counseling services-
Individual therapy for young Adults, Adults and families. Spiritual Faith Based Interventions for Clients whose faith is important for Hope, Healing and Restoration.
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EMDR Certified Therapist. EMDR-Consultant in Training.
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ROSA NELY ESTRADA, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License: LMFT 78860

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Hello, I’m a bilingual (Spanish & English) Latina, Mexican American, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Inside Out Counseling Services. I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections with others and truly enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I especially love traveling with my family and making new memories together.
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Some activities that help me feel grounded and restore my energy include taking walks outdoors, where I can admire the strength and resilience of nature. Like many, I find peace in watching a beautiful sunset—especially by the beach. Art, particularly sketching and working with charcoal, is another way I connect with myself; my favorite subject to sketch are trees. I also find joy in the little things, like a good Target run or working from a cozy local café with a cup of coffee or tea. My deep connection to nature—especially with plants, trees, and flowers—brings me immense peace and joy. I highly encourage everyone to find something in nature or in life that brings you a sense of calm and serenity.
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Before entering the field of psychology, I spent over a decade as a top Makeup Artist with MAC Cosmetics. During that time, I had the privilege of helping individuals transform their outer appearance while also nurturing their inner beauty. Much like therapy, my work as a makeup artist was centered around highlighting the strengths and unique qualities that already exist within each person. I was honored to be nominated as a MAC Olympian, a prestigious recognition within the region.
My specialty was enhancing natural beauty, which aligns with the therapeutic process of helping clients uncover and build on their inherent strengths. I also had the opportunity to mentor new makeup artists, guiding them in their craft and fostering confidence and growth. Additionally, I worked with celebrities, media, fashion shows, and photoshoots, and became a top bridal expert.
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I view makeup as a powerful form of self-expression, empowerment and a tool. My experience in the beauty industry taught me how boosting self-esteem can ignite personal growth, and this lesson continues to influence my therapeutic approach today.
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I believe that when we’re equipped with a diverse set of tools in life, we’re better prepared to make empowered choices and lead fulfilling lives. Every individual’s journey is unique, and with the right support, we can navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and clarity.
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For clients whose spirituality plays a central role in their healing and well-being, I offer a spiritually aligned approach to therapy. By integrating spiritual practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I help clients foster hope, faith, and healing. This holistic approach creates space for empowerment and healing, allowing clients to build stress buffers and manage mental health in a meaningful way. Whether healing from trauma, addiction, or personal struggles, spirituality often provides a deep well of strength and guidance.​​​
Many of the clients I work with seek a therapist who honors and respects their spiritual path, even if we don’t share the same faith. I believe that spirituality—regardless of specific beliefs—can offer a universal foundation for healing. Despite differences in religious traditions, we often find a shared spiritual thread that connects us and brings meaning to our lives. This shared understanding allows clients to feel safe discussing their relationship with a higher power, which can be a vital part of addressing the emotional burdens and pain we carry as human beings.
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On a personal level, my own Christian faith & spirituality have been essential in my healing journey and a source of hope, gratitude and optimism throughout my whole. I feel called to help others find peace, heal from their pain, and create lives filled with purpose and meaning. Research shows that a strong spiritual connection can improve stress management, mental health, and overall well-being.
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If you’re seeking a therapist who honors both psychological growth and spirituality growth with a higher power as important element for healing, I invite you to embark on this journey with me. Together, we can explore the tools and insights that will support your healing and help you live a more meaningful and peaceful life.
I help clients gain insight into their thought patterns, emotional triggers, and behaviors by exploring their past experiences and current beliefs. Through our work together, we aim to uncover unhealthy patterns, address inner conflicts, and empower you to lead a more functional, fulfilling life.
A Holistic Approach to Healing
As a therapist, I believe in a personalized, holistic approach to mental health. My therapy is client-centered and tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions, including and not limiting:
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma recovery. EMDR is based on the idea that unprocessed traumatic memories can become “stuck” in the brain, leading to emotional and psychological difficulties. The goal of EMDR, is to help people heal from traumatic experiences and improve their quality of life. EMDR is a structured psychotherapy that involves recalling traumatic memories while moving the eyes in a specific way. The idea is that this bilateral stimulation can help process memories, making them less vivid and emotionally impactful.
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Emotionally Freedom Technique and Tapping Therapy is a method that involves tapping on specific points of the body to help manage emotions and relieve stress. This is similar to the points used during acupuncture.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) helps clients heal parts of themselves that may be carrying painful burdens. This can help clients decrease anxiety, improve relationships, and recover from trauma. IFS therapy helps clients achieve balance and harmony within their internal system.
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Somatic Therapy to address how the body holds emotional pain and trauma and help clients develop inner resources to self-regulate their emotions, or to move out of the fight/flight/freeze response and into a higher-functioning mode where they can think more clearly.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thought patterns
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Attachment-Based Therapy to explore childhood experiences and their impact on present relationships. Working with “little me” can help heal childhood wounds from earlier attachment leading to healthier relationships and attachments in currently relationships.
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Flash Technique to help reduce the intensity of disturbing memories and images.
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Grief Treatment Strategies to help mourn after the loss of a loved one.
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The Gottman Method Couples therapy helps improve marital relationships by disarming conflicting verbal communication, increase intimacy, respect and affection. It allows for a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
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