Hello! I am Dr. Rose. I am a psychologist with 15 years of experience providing therapy services. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Cincinnati VA Medical Hospital and obtained my graduate education from Indiana State University. I am dually licensed in Wisconsin and Indiana. While residing in Indiana, I worked in a very rural and low income area. I am currently based in Wisconsin, where I have the opportunity to work with individuals from both the more populated areas, as well as the rural areas. Additionally, I am based along the I94 corridor, so I have an interest in providing treatment to individuals who are victims of sex trafficking. Other populations I have a strong interest in working with are the LGBTQ+ population, specifically transgender individuals. I also work with individuals with depression, Bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship problems. In my work with individuals, I find that it can often be helpful to explore the impact that the childhood upbringing and nuclear family has on present problems and relationships. I typically use an eclectic approach in sessions, adopting a variety of techniques. Some techniques I typically use are Psychodynamic, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-centered Therapy. However, I most often use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
My therapeutic approach is first, and foremost, to be real. You can always expect that I will give you honest and direct answers. I am a caring provider and I want you to succeed in being the best person you can be. I will work closely with you as a team to help you accomplish your treatment goals.
I do hold the national Psychologist license, which gives you some flexibility in where you have your therapy sessions. However, not every state participates in the national license. If you plan to travel and want to have a therapy session during your travels, please check with me to ensure you will be located in a participating state.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Rosita "Rose" Fernandez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great person to talk through thing with ♥️
Written on Aug 31, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Fernandez is an amazing and down to earth person. Who respects me and listens to me with her full attention. She is very flexible with her schedule and does an amazing job accommodating me and my crazy schedule.
Written on Aug 31, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Very helpful and offered practical advice to use immediately
Written on Aug 23, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with her has been a fantastic experience. She brings so much thoroughness and insight to our sessions, all while making sure I feel completely comfortable and unjudged. She is genuinely helpful and supportive—I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 07, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and sleeping disorders
Super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Challenges me in the right ways but never overwhelming.
Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
On my first session with Dr. Fernandez she made me vent and did awesome on understanding my thoughts at the moment. She made me feel very conformable.
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve really enjoyed working with Dr. Fernandez. She’s down to earth, caring, listens, gives great advice. I’m glad to have her and look forward to future sessions.
Written on Apr 11, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd
Dr. Fernandez has already been a help to me. She offers a different way of looking at things that I had not considered before.
Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr Hernandez is very professional and personable. I trust her which is saying a lot.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Dr Fernandez really helped me to understand why I was thinking and feeling the way that I was. I was able to sort through my issues and hope to make some life changes that will help me with my emotional wellbeing.
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Fernandez really took the time to listen to me and help me process what happened to me. I am extremely grateful for her help.
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
She has been amazing. She listens and offers very sound and practical points of view. Best therapist I’ve ever had
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I felt like I was heard, DR. Fernandez had good advice and a very positive attitude and outlook on difficult situations. Looking forward to continuing our sessions. Highly recommend her services. Extremely professional yet made me feel very comfortable and confident to open up.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am very thankful to be connected with Dr. Fernandez. She is very empathetic and is a great listener and offers questions that helped me to think about the situation and what I am experiencing and what I ultimately want. My connection is helping me sort through some things in my life and is validating some things which are giving me confidence.
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Once I started with Dr. Fernandez, I knew she was going to be an amazing therapist. She listens but also gives great advice and assignments. She wants to me to be active in my recovery. My other therapist just listened. I like that Dr. Fernandez gives me things to do until we meet again.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Huge fan of Dr. Fernandez. Very helpful!
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr Fernandez provides insights and other ways to think to help with my problems!
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Have tried therapy before and never stayed with it. Dr Fernandez has changed that and I cannot thank her enough
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Fernandez has been helping me through some of the toughest times in my life. She listens, responds in a way that I understand, and makes me think in ways I have certainly needed help. I am looking forward to more progress with her guidance and support. I wish I would have started sooner
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Rose is very skilled and knowledgeable about anxiety and depression. She has helped me work through a number of personal issues so far that has helped calm my anxiety. I appreciated her thorough patient intake and history.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Fernandez is very good at what she does. Always provide helpful insights into my thoughts behaviors and help me see them in a new light. She is a good listener and also finds ways to make sessions creative/enjoyable.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Fernandez is incredible! She made me feel comfortable and heard from our very first session. She has a beautiful personality and has a plethora of tools that I've used to help with my mental health. She has made such an impact in my life and I truly look forward to every session with her.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She listens to me and provides positive useful feedback
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is professional but personable and i connect with her easily. She gives me a range of solutions in order to find one that works for me
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Offers great advice and different way of handling and over coming stress, anxiety, and trama. Listens and gives feed back. Responds in a timely manner and is great with the video sessions.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Prior to seeking help, I had been having long-term issues with my gender identity, coming out, and feeling like my experiences and feelings weren't valid. She was incredibly helpful in respectfully but efficiently analyzing my history and feelings, providing a (hugely reaffirming) diagnosis, and building my confidence while getting me on the right track to begin my transition.
Finding help for LGBTQIA+ issues can be incredibly scary because there are a lot of mental help professionals out there who can be actively harmful to people in such a vulnerable state. This was a big fear of mine when seeking help, but Dr. Fernandez very quickly established herself as an invaluable ally and source of stability to help me find my feet amidst all my confusion and self-doubt.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Although I have only had a few talks with Dr. Fernandez, I immediately felt at ease with her and I recognized that she was trying to help me right away. It felt great to have her in my corner.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr Fernandez has helped me grow as a person so much over the past 7 months. I have been going through some stuff lately (similar to what I was going through last year when I started therapy) and I am able to see how much stronger I am mentally over just a few months. She understands that sometimes I need to just talk about everyday challenges but also get deeper when needed, and she always provides helpful and useful prompts to deal with my issues. I can't recommend Dr Fernandez enough.
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr Fernandez is a great listener. Definitely could give more feedback into concerns and issues. She typically doesn’t give feedback unless it’s asked for. Otherwise she’s a calming peaceful person. Sessions with her could be more structured though.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I really appreciate the follow up messages and feel like she is being very supportive. She listens to my issues and shows genuine interest in my improvement. She’s great!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Extremely pleased with my experience with Dr. Fernandez. Gentle and encouraging, I always left our sessions feeling empowered to take on the challenges that I'm facing with extremely helpful tools and guidance.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’m not typically a vulnerable individual but Dr. Fernandez create such a safe and caring atmosphere that opening up feels natural and hassle free. I appreciate our weekly conversations!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Fernandez has always respected every topic I’ve wanted to discuss and brought a logical and different approach to the problem to help me realize where my issues really were coming from. She sends wonderful reminders in the week to help me stay on course and just remember to be respectful of myself and my thoughts and feelings. It’s been a great experience.
Written on Aug 28, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I have only talked to her once she’s very informative and a good listener.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Rose was a very good listener and so conservative and caring.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Dr Fernandez is a warm gentle doctor. One can rest assured that she will take the trouble to nudge you along in your therapy. She is a good therapist to have
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Been wonderful experience!
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She is a great listener. I appreciated that she asks questions and gives me plenty of time to respond.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is wonderful to talk to, listens to your concerns as well as helps to guide you through whatever issue you're going through.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Listens to what I need and gives exactly that. This therapist does not waste your time she gets right to business. Having said that, she is very caring. But, she gets to the WHY of your appointment.
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Working with Dr. Fernandez felt wonderfully genuine as she helped me align my mindset with the challenges I was facing. She’s exceptionally empathetic, and I felt confident in her ability to guide me in discovering how to overcome the dissonance I was feeling. Highly recommended.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Fernandez is truly excellent. I’m a mental health clinician myself, and know quality clinicians when I see one. You’ll be lucky if you can work with her!
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr. Fernandez is a counselor that is easy to talk to. She helps you question where you might be acting biased and challenges your thinking. She listens and understand your concerns and tries to steer you in a positive direction. I have benefitted greatly from having her as a counselor. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, family & relationship problems.
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Fernandez is very helpful, understanding, and encouraging. I like how she helps to retrain your mind to find the positives and solutions to any problem. She has helped me in various parts of my life to cope with many different challenges.
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Dr. Fernandez clearly has a wealth of experience. I like that she is tasked oriented and will use assignments to help me see things from a different perspective. I also like her demeanor in sessions. She enables me to talk about hard topics in a less emotionally charged way.
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd
Dr. Fernandez is a very kind and understanding counselor. She was able to provide solid advice when talking about how to deal with my problems. Overall created a safe space where I could feel comfortable.
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Working with Dr. Fernandez has really helped me. I was hesitant to start counseling, and afraid that it would be overwhelming or that I couldn't do it. Dr Fernandez has made it approachable and I feel like I'm really making progress. It's not a magic bullet; these things take time. But I'm 3 months in and I'm feeling like I finally have a healthy way to talk about things, and I have someone who understands me and really listens/provides great perspective. I am learning more about myself and am committed to improving myself, and I feel really motivated to tackle things that have bothered me for years that I was previously afraid to confront alone. Dr. Fernandez has really made a difference.
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Fernandez is extremely helpful and has a very practical approach to therapy. I have only had two sessions, but she has already provided me with a lot of tools for working through the issues I am facing. She is extremely intelligent and always has the answers to help me address my problems. She is great and I am really excited for on going therapy with her and how she is going to help me better myself.
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
BetterHelp is worth every dollar you put into it and Dr. Fernandez has been excellent. I really like how she holds me accountable and shows me how I can improve while also helping me to understand others. She is personable and always replies in a timely manner.
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Rosita "Rose" for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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