- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Roseann
Roseann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 16 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with anger, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, grief, and major mood concerns. Sessions are practical and direct, aimed at reducing intense feelings and improving daily coping skills.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered work and evidence-based tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness to manage overwhelming emotions and build distress tolerance.
Roseann often integrates motivational interviewing when substance use or behavior change is a goal. That method helps people weigh options and set small, doable steps. She regularly sets concrete tasks between sessions so clients can practice new skills in real situations.
Earlier in her career she worked at a college counseling center, so she is familiar with issues young adults face during major life transitions. She has also supported people with severe mental illness, including bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, helping them develop coping strategies that fit daily life.
In cases involving trauma, she focuses on identifying resources and skills that reduce intense reactions. Her style is personable and down-to-earth, using lightness when appropriate to make conversations easier and more productive. She asks clients to pick practical goals and then helps them take the next steps.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities, helping people clarify goals and decide what changes matter to them. This approach helps when someone needs to sort through relationship tension, resentment, or repeated arguments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In practice it involves identifying patterns that feed anger or low mood and testing small behavioral experiments to change them. CBT is helpful for anger at work, stress, and anxiety where specific thought patterns make things worse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. These are concrete skills people can practice between meetings to reduce intense reactions and improve communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review problems, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest one or a mix of methods. That choice is made together and can change as needs shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she meets with clients. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time so work or family obligations are easier to manage. Ask about the session length and cadence that best fits everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside related issues such as addiction, trauma, relationship stress, grief, and anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses straightforward techniques, light humor when helpful, and sets concrete steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with individuals and couples in Virginia, including work with college students and people with severe mental illness.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model 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 a first session.