Jonathan Rosas
Licensed Master Social Worker
Jonathan Rosas
Licensed Master Social Worker
Specializing In
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
School Avoidance
Self-Esteem
About Jonathan Rosas
Jonathan is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in child and adolescent mental health. He is passionately committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to young individual and families facing various emotional and behavioral challenges. Jonathan has experience working with children, adolecents, and families in different settings. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of children and adolecents, he strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where they can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
His journey in the field of social work began with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Through extensive education and hands-on experience, he has honed his skills in assessing and treating a range of mental health issues affecting children and adolescents, including anxiety and depression. Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each child’s specific needs, he works collaboratively with families to develop effective strategies for managing symptoms and promoting overall well-being. Wheither it is through individual counseling or family therapy, he is dedicated to empowering children to build resilience, enhance their self-esteem, and cultivate healthy coping mechanisms that will serve them throughout their lives.
Jonathan’s approach to counseling is comprehensive and inclusive; recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. He incorporates creative and play-based techniques to engage children in the therapeutic process, fostering self-expression and exploration in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. In his work with children and families, Jonathan utilizes evidence-based modalities such as Cogntitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. Above all, he is deeply committed to advocating for the rights and dignity of every child, ensuring they receive the care and support they need to thrive. With empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others, Jonathan is honored to walk alongside children and their families on their journey towards healing and growth.
In his free time, Jonathan enjoys exercising, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Training & Techniques
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is an evidence-based approach to treating anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It has also been demonstrated to be effective in treating depression. CBT helps children and teens analyze and reduce negative thoughts that lead to unhelpful thinking and behavior in order to promote more positive thoughts and experiences.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TF-CBT is an evidence-based approach to treating trauma-related difficulties including PTSD, by addressing negative thoughts that the child or adolescent experiences. TF-CBT helps children alter innacurate beliefs that lead to unhealthy behaviors and identify healtier ways to respond to situations. Parents also participate in this approach to learn how to communicate around sensitive topics and help their child manage stress. Both the child and parent are integral to the success of TF-CBT to help the child manage stress and learn positive coping strategies.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way to help children and teens slow down their thinking so they can pay more attention to their thoughts and notice what they are doing. This is the opposite of rushing or balancing many tasks at once. Instead, children and adolescents learn to take their time and become intuned with their surroundings. Mindfulness can be thought of as a relaxation strategy to help a child stay calm under stress, avoid becoming upset too easily, slow dow instead of rushing, be more patient, listen and get along better with others, pay attentio and be less distracted, and feel happier doing everyday activities. Being mindful is a great skills that allows children to feel less stressed and experience more joy.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is an evidence-based approach used to help children who struggle to express themselves. It can be used to treat children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and physical or learning disabilities. Play therapy can also help children with difficulty socializing or experiencing trouble at school. Using toys and other tools, children learn to express their thoughts and emotions in a way that fosters more positive experiences.
Availability
Jonathan is available for in-person therapy appointments in Nyack, New York on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings.
Costs
Sign up online for a 45-minute child or adolescent therapy appointment. Registration only takes a few minutes. You will then receive intake forms to sign and directions for attending the appointment.
Do you have out-of-network health insurance benefits? Many commercial and employer PPO health insurance plans do. Contact us to find out how much you can save on the cost of therapy by using your benefits.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Courageous Kids Counseling is an out of network (OON) group practice. As such, fees are due at the time of service. We are happy to help you submit for reimbursement from your out of network benefits. We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, check, debit card, and credit card, health savings accounts, and flexible health care spending accounts.
Cancellation Policy
It is important to attend appointments consistently in order to see the best results. We understand that our clients sometimes need to cancel their appointments. Please let us know if you are unable to keep your appointment. You will be charged the full fee if the session is not canceled with at least 24 hours notice. If you have any questions about our policy, we would be happy to provide more information.
