Therapist profile
Rosa Howard-Poston, LMHC, LCMHC
North Carolina
LMHC in North Carolina - Codependency and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 007965; LCMHC, North Carolina / 16015
- NPI
- 1306291216
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Rosa
Rosa Howard-Poston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of experience. She is based in North Carolina and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency-related patterns.
Her style is direct and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long lectures. She uses clear tools from several therapy approaches and helps people set goals they can act on between visits.
Rosa blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to help with motivation and connection. In sessions she listens, asks targeted questions, and introduces simple exercises that address thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
People often come for help with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, living around someone else’s substance use or mood swings, or feeling lost in relationships. Rosa supports work on boundaries, communication, managing cravings or compulsions, and coping with grief or big life changes. She also helps with parenting stress, career transitions, and attention-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s priorities first. The therapist listens carefully and reflects back what she hears so problems feel clearer and goals become practical. This approach helps when someone is figuring out values, relationship needs, or how they want to change day-to-day patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, codependency patterns like people-pleasing, and sleep or mood problems because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong feelings and how those feelings shape their actions. It can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and improving communication with others.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match goals and preferences. That might mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce the need to travel, or offer alternatives when video is not possible. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and day-to-day needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency patterns, and related concerns such as grief and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is down-to-earth and interactive. Sessions focus on practical tools, goal setting, and short exercises to use between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has 25 years of experience working in mental health and human services with diverse communities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in New York and North Carolina, practicing from North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.