Rossana Mendez Cole, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Rossana

Rossana Mendez Cole offers straightforward support for people juggling parenting, family stresses, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings three years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker. Rossana wants to create an easy space to talk through what feels overwhelming.

She uses clear tools and practical steps so families can try new ways of coping between sessions. In sessions she focuses on common problems like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and stress related to parenting and family life.

Background and approach

She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and workplace strain. Rossana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and Motivational Interviewing, which supports small, realistic change. Her background includes working in homes, schools, clinics, and social service agencies.

That variety has shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, while still leaving room to process emotions and grief. Clients can expect help setting concrete steps to manage stress and rebuild routines.

Rossana pays attention to cultural factors and life transitions like aging, adoption or foster care issues, and end-of-life concerns. She also works with people dealing with relationship problems, narcissistic dynamics, guilt, or forgiveness. Therapy is offered from her Florida licensure as a LICSW and LCSW.

She supports people who prefer Spanish or English and uses methods designed for clear, achievable progress.

Approaches and online support for family and parenting needs

Rossana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then test small changes to improve moods and behavior. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting challenges.

She also applies Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to shape realistic steps. That style is short-term and collaborative, and it works well for situations where someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rossana will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or new concerns emerge, keeping the process collaborative.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules permit. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging give options for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer less traditional formats. These choices make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting duties, work, and daily life.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus parenting and family concerns. Additional areas include ADHD, mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and workplace or relationship issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, goal-focused methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions aim to identify small steps clients can try between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of experience working in homes, schools, clinics, and agencies. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Rhode Island LICSW number RI LICSW ISW03957 and a Florida LCSW number FL LCSW SW17867 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Florida, Rhode Island
Languages: English, Spanish

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