Roseann Smith, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Roseann

Roseann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She focuses on common and difficult concerns such as addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, grief, and coping with life changes. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to make people feel comfortable enough to talk openly.

Many clients find a lighter touch helps them take steps forward. She has 16 years of experience working with individuals and couples, including time at a college counseling center where she supported young adults navigating relationships and the transition to adulthood.

Background and approach

More recently she has focused on people facing substance use and behavioral health challenges. Her background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, and with people recovering from traumatic experiences.

In sessions she draws from Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's goals and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and actions that can change how someone feels. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques to help manage intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she supports readiness to change, especially around substance use.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She often sets small, concrete goals together with the person between sessions. Those steps are chosen to match what the client feels ready to try and to build skills that make daily life easier.

Roseann works with common family and relationship issues and with a range of emotional and behavioral health concerns. She emphasizes empathy and practicality, aiming to help people gain tools and confidence to move forward.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and priorities, and is about listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps when someone needs support that follows their pace and concerns rather than a fixed agenda.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical ways to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, mood issues, and for building skills to cope with stress and relationship problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for people who want tools to handle strong reactions and reduce conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can shift over time as progress is made and new priorities arise.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow flexibility for busy schedules, for managing therapy between other responsibilities, and for keeping momentum when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can use exercises, skill coaching, and goal-setting just as effectively through these formats, making it possible to build skills and track progress from wherever the person is located.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like postpartum depression and PTSD.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is friendly and heartwarming with a light, approachable tone. She focuses on building ease in the room so people can open up and take practical steps forward.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of clinical experience, including work at a college counseling center and recent experience treating addiction and behavioral health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904006533.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect for therapy.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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