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Roseann Smith, LCSW

Warm LCSW support for addiction and trauma recovery

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Virginia
Years in practice
16
Languages
English
Methods listed
8
Sessions
Online

About Roseann

Roseann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people dealing with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She connects with people in a warm, down-to-earth way so they feel comfortable talking about hard things. Roseann draws on 16 years of experience working with adults in Virginia.

She often works with people who face mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, or the aftereffects of trauma. She also supports those coping with grief, anger, low self-esteem, social anxiety, and major life changes.

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Background and approach

Many clients come for help with substance use and the emotions that come with it. Her in-session style is friendly and lightly humorous when appropriate. She uses a strengths-focused, motivational approach to help clients find energy for change.

Roseann also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills to manage distressing thoughts and strong emotions. Sessions may include setting simple goals to try between meetings. These tasks come from priorities discussed during sessions and aim to build small, steady progress.

Roseann believes practical steps and steady support help people move forward. Her background includes work with severe mental illness and time at a college counseling center, which informs how she supports young adults and those navigating relationship or life transitions. Roseann practices in Virginia and brings experience supporting a wide range of concerns.

Practical approaches for online healing and change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a trusting connection so people can speak openly about what matters. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or be easier when less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written check-ins or want flexible, brief support between sessions. These options help therapy fit into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Roseann address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and down-to-earth with a strengths-based, motivational tone. Sessions often include practical tools and gentle humor to help clients feel at ease.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience working in Virginia, including work with severe mental illness, addiction and a college counseling center earlier in her career.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia, VA LCSW 0904006533, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.