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Dr. Rosalyn Thomas

Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, LCSW, CSW

Florida

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Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, LCSW - Anger and Addiction

  • Anger management
  • Addiction recovery
  • CBT and client-centered

About Rosalyn

Dr. Rosalyn Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida. She works with people facing anger, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and career or life-change stress.

Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change next. She uses clear conversation to identify patterns, practice different responses, and set small, concrete goals.

Dr. Thomas draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and to help clients shape their own goals. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Solution-Focused techniques keep sessions geared toward immediate, doable steps.

When trauma or past hurts are part of the picture, she brings Trauma-Focused Therapy into the work. That means paying attention to how past experiences influence current reactions and building skills to manage those reactions more calmly.

Practical matters like career stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and substance misuse are part of her caseload. She works through problems such as abandonment, communication breakdowns, impulsivity, and loneliness. Sessions aim to reduce harmful patterns and increase clearer choices in daily life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person set their own goals. Online sessions using this approach prioritize open conversation and collaborative goal setting, which can be useful for unpacking anger and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online format CBT can include short exercises, worksheets, and practice between sessions to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Thomas will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT, or solution-focused steps best match their needs and preferences. That decision is based on goals, past experiences, and what feels doable in weekly sessions.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. They also let therapists assign and review practical homework between meetings, keeping progress steady without promising particular outcomes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Florida, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She addresses anger alongside related issues like relationship strain, addiction, stress, and impulsivity. Anger is treated as part of a wider set of emotional and behavioral patterns.

How would she work with someone who loses their temper?

Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means talking through triggers, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing different responses.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

She has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background covers a range of issues from addiction to grief and trauma-informed care.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists CO LCSW and FL LCSW as credential details.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location. 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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