Rosa Howard-Poston
Licensed clinician using client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness methods
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About
Rosa Howard-Poston is a licensed mental health clinician with 25 years of practice as an LMHC and LCMHC. She holds licenses in New York and North Carolina and brings long-term professional experience to work with a wide spectrum of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, and parenting challenges.
Her approach is down to earth and interactive. She draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused work, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person’s goals. Sessions are structured around the client’s needs and specific objectives, with attention to both coping strategies and deeper patterns that affect daily life.
Rosa works in English and Spanish and is based in North Carolina. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and invites people who are ready to explore change, address difficult patterns, or develop new skills to begin the work. The profile lists a broad set of specialty areas to reflect the range of concerns she addresses.
Her approach is down to earth and interactive. She draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused work, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person’s goals. Sessions are structured around the client’s needs and specific objectives, with attention to both coping strategies and deeper patterns that affect daily life.
Rosa works in English and Spanish and is based in North Carolina. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and invites people who are ready to explore change, address difficult patterns, or develop new skills to begin the work. The profile lists a broad set of specialty areas to reflect the range of concerns she addresses.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 007965, NC LCMHC 16015
- NPI Number: 1306291216
- License: LMHC (New York), LCMHC (North Carolina)
Remote Care Options and Therapeutic Focus
Rosa offers remote sessions that use a collaborative, goal-minded approach. Client-Centered Therapy is used to build a supportive space where the person’s priorities guide the work; this emphasizes listening, validation, and adapting sessions to what the client finds most useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is described in straightforward terms to address thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for symptom management and skills practice. Mindfulness Therapy introduces practices that help with present-moment awareness and stress regulation without focusing on any specific outcome.
These approaches can be combined depending on whether a client is seeking practical tools, reflective exploration, or both. Remote sessions are available by video calls and phone sessions, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging. Those formats aim to allow ongoing contact and skill practice between meetings while following the therapist’s stated methods.
How much clinical experience does Rosa have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a mental health therapist and in human services.
What are Rosa's professional credentials and licenses?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials. License details include NY LMHC 007965 and NC LCMHC 16015.
Which languages does she speak?
Rosa provides services in English and Spanish.
Where is Rosa located?
She is based in North Carolina.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Rosa?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.