Rosa Howard-Poston

Rosa Howard-Poston, LMHC, LCMHC, is a licensed mental health therapist in New York and North Carolina with 25 years of experience providing therapy and broader human services to diverse communities. She works with adults and families facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, gender dysphoria, relationship challenges, parenting stress, career transitions and goals, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She also supports clients navigating issues such as self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, sleep concerns, and major life changes.

Her style is down to earth, interactive, and tailored to the client in front of her. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals, with an emphasis on practical tools that can be applied in everyday life. Rosa draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s values and pace, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and mindfulness-based strategies to strengthen awareness and coping. She also integrates additional techniques when helpful, always aiming to offer steady guidance and actionable support.

Rosa believes everyone has a story worth hearing, and she approaches the therapeutic relationship with respect, warmth, and encouragement. She is committed to supporting and empowering clients who are ready to take the next step toward feeling more balanced and aligned with their goals.