Therapist profile
Rosanne Smithwick, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Addictions
Continue with RosanneWhere Rosanne stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH10317
- NPI
- 1699011197
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Rosanne
Rosanne Smithwick is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also lists support for issues related to LGBT matters, codependency, adoption and foster care, aging, and women's issues.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a place to talk through difficult moments and make small, manageable changes. Rosanne aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into clear, do-able pieces rather than offering abstract solutions.
Her approach centers on listening and then testing real strategies together. That can include behavior-based steps to reduce anxiety, routines that support recovery from addictive patterns, and practices to rebuild confidence after loss. She balances short-term coping skills with discussions about longer-term goals and values.
Rosanne encourages people to try techniques in their daily life between appointments. She checks what works and adjusts plans if needed. This hands-on follow-through helps people see whether a new way of acting fits their day-to-day routines.
People who value direct feedback and practical support tend to do well with her style. Her background across eighteen years gives her many clinical examples to draw from when suggesting alternatives and next steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site's online therapy options button.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rosanne uses evidence-based techniques to address common concerns like anxiety, addictive patterns, and low self-esteem. One method focuses on behavior-based steps that change how someone responds to stress and anxiety. It teaches small, repeatable actions that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Another common approach emphasizes skills for coping with addictive urges and building routines that support recovery. This works by identifying triggers, testing alternative responses, and creating straightforward plans to follow between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to report what works and what doesn't so plans can be updated together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule to ensure they fit your routine and technical needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. Codependency is listed among her focus areas and she works with people who struggle with putting others first.
What is her style in sessions?
She takes a practical, conversational approach that emphasizes testing real strategies and breaking problems into manageable steps.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use 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.