Roseann Smith

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years' experience working with individuals and couples in the state of Virginia. My most recent experience is in working with individuals with addiction and/or behavioral health issues. I have training and expertise in helping people who have a history of trauma. Particularly with identifying resources to reduce the intense feelings trauma can bring on. Many people who abuse substances suffer from trauma so it's not unusual to treat both.

I would describe my style as friendly and heartwarming. Many of my former clients have found me to be funny and lighthearted. I believe the more at ease you are with your counselor the more you'll feel comfortable to open up. I borrow from a motivational and strengths-based strategy as well as using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. As a trauma informed therapist I am trained in somatic experiencing which can help clients manage the overwhelming symptoms of trauma more effectively.

Sometimes I will set goals for you to work on in between sessions. These goals will be things you identified during your session as possible steps that might help you move forward.