Rossman Therapies · Online therapy across California
A deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Compassionate, insight-oriented therapy for individuals and couples with Alex Rossman, LCSW. For more than 25 years, I've helped people make sense of their emotions, recognize the patterns that keep them stuck, and create meaningful change. Based in Oakland, serving clients across California by telehealth.
- ✓ 25+ years in practice
- ✓ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- ✓ Telehealth anywhere in California
When you can't quite make sense of what you're feeling
Sometimes we react in ways we don't fully understand. The same conflicts keep showing up in our relationships, or our emotions feel confusing and hard to manage. Often there's a pattern underneath, even when it's hard to see from the inside.
Therapy is a chance to slow down and look at those experiences with curiosity instead of judgment. As you understand yourself more clearly, new ways of relating to yourself and others start to feel possible. You don't need to have the right words to begin.
Areas of focus
Where I can help
- 01SpecialtyAnxiety and depressionEmotional distress, feeling stuck, and difficulty coping with life's challenges.→
- 02SpecialtyCouples counselingHelping partners understand each other and change unproductive interaction patterns.→
- 03SpecialtyChronic illness and adjustmentSupport as you adapt to health challenges and other difficult circumstances.→
- 04Relationship issuesUnderstanding patterns, improving connection, and developing healthier relationships.→
- 05Life transitionsFinding direction through uncertainty, change, and difficult decisions.→
Meet Alex
Compassionate, collaborative, and curious with you
I'm Alex Rossman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience. I believe in kindness, respect, and the simple truth that everyone struggles sometimes.
My work centers on helping you understand yourself: your emotional responses, the patterns that repeat in your life and relationships, and what you need to move forward. I offer a supportive space where you can explore what you're experiencing without feeling judged or pressured.
More about Alex →How I work
Insight first, then lasting change
Real change tends to last when it grows out of understanding. Together, we'll move through four kinds of work, at a pace that feels right for you.
01
Self-awareness
Noticing what you feel, think, and need, with curiosity rather than criticism.
02
Emotional responses
Understanding why certain situations stir up such strong reactions in you.
03
Recurring patterns
Recognizing the cycles that repeat in your relationships and your life.
04
Meaningful change
Using that insight to try new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Getting started is simple
- 01
Free 30-minute consultation
A relaxed video or phone call to talk about what's going on and see if we're a good fit.
- 02
Your first session
We'll explore your story, what brings you in, and what you'd like to understand or change.
- 03
Ongoing sessions
60-minute telehealth sessions from wherever you feel comfortable in California.
Paying for therapy
Private pay
$220 per 60-minute session
Individuals and couples. Monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. A limited sliding scale may be available.
Using insurance
Through Rula or Headway
Many major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Carelon, and Cigna. Reach out to me first, and I'll help you get set up the right way.
Fees and insurance details · You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of costs.
"We love Alex. She is genuine, caring, and pragmatic."
Ready when you are.
The first conversation is free, and there's no pressure.