EMDR therapy in English with an English-speaking psychologist in Costa Rica
Online EMDR therapy in English with María José Rosales, a psychologist based in Costa Rica with training in EMDR, CBT, REBT and mindfulness. This English-language page is a dedicated route within Terapia EMDR en Línea for people who prefer therapy in English. Sessions are available for adults seeking support with anxiety, panic, depression, distressing memories, emotional regulation, grief, relationship difficulties and challenging life experiences.
EMDR therapy in English with María José Rosales
María José offers psychotherapy in English and Spanish. EMDR is integrated when it is clinically appropriate, with assessment, preparation and emotional regulation used first when needed.
What is EMDR therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy approach used to work with distressing memories and experiences that continue to trigger emotional, cognitive or physical reactions in the present. Treatment does not necessarily begin by processing difficult memories: assessment, preparation and emotional regulation can come first.
Understand what is being triggered
Therapy begins by identifying the current problem, relevant experiences, emotional patterns, body reactions and situations that continue to activate distress.
Build enough stability
Before reprocessing, the therapist may work on grounding, emotional regulation, coping resources and a sense of safety when these are clinically necessary.
Reprocess when appropriate
EMDR can then be used to work with selected memories, triggers, beliefs, emotions and body sensations according to the treatment plan and the person's readiness.
EMDR therapy in English within a Costa Rica-based clinical network
This page is the dedicated English-language route of Terapia EMDR en Línea. It is not a subsection of the Spanish page. You can use these links to learn more about the Costa Rica-based team, browse professional profiles, or switch to Spanish.
Learn more about where the team is based, online care and available in-person options in Costa Rica.
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María José Rosales
María José works with adolescents and adults and offers psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. She is based in Costa Rica and her clinical work includes anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties and important life changes. When distressing experiences or memories remain active, EMDR may be incorporated when it is clinically appropriate. You can also review the full professional directory.
What can be explored in EMDR therapy in English?
EMDR is not automatically the first or only intervention for every concern. María José first evaluates the presenting problem and integrates EMDR with other evidence-based approaches when appropriate.
Anxiety and panic
Persistent worry, panic symptoms, anticipatory fear, body-based anxiety and triggers connected to past experiences.
Distressing memories
Experiences that still feel emotionally active, intrusive, painful or difficult to integrate.
Depression and emotional disconnection
Low mood, emotional numbness, self-criticism, hopelessness or loss of direction when these are linked to difficult experiences.
Self-esteem and self-criticism
Persistent beliefs of not being good enough, shame, insecurity or rigid self-expectations.
Grief and life transitions
Loss, separation, major changes, migration, relationship endings or experiences that remain emotionally unresolved.
Relationships and emotional regulation
Conflict, jealousy, trust difficulties, emotional distance, intense reactions or patterns that repeat in close relationships.
How online EMDR therapy in English works
The process is paced according to your current needs, clinical history, emotional stability and goals. EMDR is integrated when it fits the formulation and there is enough preparation.
English-speaking EMDR psychologist in Costa Rica
María José Rosales is a psychologist in Costa Rica with professional code 12988 and provides online psychotherapy in English and Spanish. You can learn more about our Costa Rica-based services on the EMDR therapy in Costa Rica page. People consulting from another country can request an initial orientation to determine whether online care is suitable for their situation and location.
Online in English
Attend from a private space with stable internet and the conditions required for a clinically appropriate online session.
Based in Costa Rica
María José is a licensed psychologist in Costa Rica with professional code 12988.
In-person options
In-person psychological care may also be available in Costa Rica depending on location, schedule and clinical fit.
Prefer therapy in Spanish?
Prefer therapy in Spanish? Use our separate Spanish-language EMDR route for information about online EMDR, clinical specialties and treatment options in Spanish.
Questions about EMDR therapy in English
These answers are general and do not replace an individual psychological assessment.
Does María José provide EMDR therapy in English?
Yes. María José Rosales offers psychotherapy in both English and Spanish and has training in EMDR, CBT, REBT and mindfulness.
Is EMDR only for PTSD?
No. EMDR may be integrated into treatment for different concerns when distressing experiences, memories, triggers or learned emotional responses are clinically relevant. Its use depends on assessment and treatment planning.
Do we start processing traumatic memories in the first session?
Not necessarily. Assessment, preparation, emotional regulation and stabilization may come first. Reprocessing begins only when it is clinically appropriate.
Can I attend from outside Costa Rica?
You can request an initial orientation. Online care for people located in another country depends on clinical suitability and on the conditions that apply to your location.
How much does an online session cost?
Sessions through Terapia EMDR en Línea start at $80 USD. Current availability can be confirmed when you request an appointment.
How do I book with María José?
You can contact the team through WhatsApp and indicate that you are looking for EMDR therapy in English with María José Rosales.
Is María José based in Costa Rica?
Yes. María José Rosales is a licensed psychologist in Costa Rica with professional code 12988. She provides psychotherapy in English and Spanish, including online sessions.
Is there a separate Spanish-language EMDR page?
Yes. The English page and the Spanish-language EMDR page are separate language routes within the same website.
Looking for EMDR therapy in English?
Request an initial orientation to see whether online EMDR with María José Rosales is appropriate for your needs and to confirm current availability.