- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Life purpose work
About Rosanne
Rosanne Smithwick is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 18 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and questions about motivation. Many people contact her when life changes leave them unsure what comes next or when they want to clarify their values and direction.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She focuses on conversations that identify what is getting in the way day to day. Sessions look at thought patterns, coping habits, and small steps that can reduce overwhelm. Rosanne listens for what matters most to each person and helps turn that into concrete goals and actions.
She also supports people who are navigating issues related to LGBT identity, family stress, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and depression. Additional areas she works with include adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric matters, codependency, self-love, women’s issues, and life purpose reflection. Coaching-style work is available when clients want focused, goal-oriented meetings.
Rosanne asks practical questions about routines, supports, and barriers. She works with people to build skills they can use between sessions. The tone in her practice is direct and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping clients find clearer next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. Prospective clients choose an introductory path, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial meeting to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rosanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on changing unhelpful thinking and strengthening coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches look at thoughts and beliefs that increase anxiety or low mood and teach ways to test and shift those thoughts. Skill-building methods focus on practical tools for managing cravings, anger, or overwhelming days and are useful for addiction, stress, and mood challenges.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The goal is to identify approaches that fit the client’s situation and daily routines rather than sticking to one single method.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity through work weeks or life transitions, and Rosanne will discuss which session arrangements match a client’s schedule and needs.
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Also works with
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, depression, and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her way of working?
The work is practical and conversational. She focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and setting concrete steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.