- Client-centered
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Rosa
Rosa Howard-Poston is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and codependency. She also supports concerns around parenting, relationships, career changes, grief, trauma, and ADHD. Rosa brings 25 years of experience and speaks both English and Spanish.
Her style is down to earth and interactive. Sessions focus on the client and on practical steps clients can try between meetings. She listens to each person's story and works with them to set clear, achievable goals.
Rosa uses a mix of approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, emotionally-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing. She draws from different methods to match each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.
Clients can expect conversations that are straightforward and goal-oriented. Rosa guides people through skill building, thinking patterns, and emotional processing. She offers coaching-style support when the focus is on life changes or career moves.
Her background includes long-term service in human services and clinical settings across diverse communities. Rosa holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. With that experience, she aims to help people find clearer direction and practical coping tools.
To begin, she asks people to identify a few immediate goals so sessions can be tailored to what matters most. Rosa emphasizes small, steady steps toward healthier routines and better communication.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and on the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong feelings to improve how they relate to themselves and others.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match the issue, the goals, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative effort and the plan can shift as progress is made.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping momentum between appointments and for accessing a therapist who speaks English or Spanish without long commutes.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rosa commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, codependency, relationship and parenting issues, trauma, grief, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down to earth and interactive, focusing on practical steps and collaborative goal setting during sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of experience working in therapy and human services with diverse communities.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina with licensure noted for NY LMHC and NC LCMHC.
In which languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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