- Client-centered guide
- Empathy and listening
- Practical tools
About Rosemary
Rosemary Holderman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She brings 40 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and relationship concerns. Her work also includes trauma, grief, codependency, ADHD, and issues related to family and life transitions.
Rosemary uses a client-centered approach. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and acts as a guide through problems and goals. Sessions focus on building an honest working relationship so concerns and life experiences can be talked through openly.
Her background includes work in public mental health, juvenile corrections, in-home family counseling, and programs run by the Department of Children and Families in Florida. She has provided individual and group counseling in a range of settings and has worked with adolescents and adults.
In the room she listens first and offers practical tools that fit each person's situation. She draws on a mix of approaches to help people manage anxiety, mood challenges, anger, and trauma symptoms, and to rebuild relationships with themselves and others.
People who want a steady, empathetic guide for real-life problems often find her style helpful. She supports clients as they set goals, try new behaviors, and track progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rosemary uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to set goals and priorities. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors, offering simple skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values and long-term goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rosemary will listen to your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady progress. She aims to involve clients in decisions about which tools to use and how therapy will proceed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use approaches like CBT and ACT in real time as they practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, codependency, ADHD, bipolar, anger, career stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then guides clients toward practical steps and supports goal setting.
What is her professional background?
She has 40 years of experience in settings such as public mental health, juvenile corrections, in-home family counseling, group homes, and work with the Department of Children and Families in Florida.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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