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Roslyn Smith

Supportive therapist blending practical strategies and empathy

LPC Mississippi

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Roslyn

Roslyn Smith is an LPC with 20 years of clinical experience who helps people manage a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy difficulties, sleep problems, parenting struggles, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. Additional focal areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Her practice combines evidence-based methods with a client-centered attitude, emphasizing collaboration and practical skills that clients can apply between sessions. Roslyn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential perspectives, and client-centered techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

She aims to create an affirming space where people can explore feelings, build resilience, and work toward clearer priorities and healthier coping patterns. Based in Mississippi, Roslyn brings warmth and respect to her work while helping clients pursue sustainable change through structured strategies and reflective exploration.

How cognitive and acceptance-based methods translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavior changes; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, and many everyday coping challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and practice acceptance of difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be especially useful for chronic stress, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaborative exploration so clients can feel heard and develop insight and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and recommend approaches such as CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques that fit the situation. Sessions often adjust over time as goals evolve and skills are practiced.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life or work demands change, while allowing licensed professionals to provide structured treatment and supportive collaboration remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician support?
Roslyn supports a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The clinician blends evidence-based therapies with a client-centered stance, using practical skill-building alongside reflective exploration to help clients meet goals and manage symptoms.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and has developed expertise across mood, trauma, addiction, and relational concerns during that time.
Where is the therapist located and what are her credentials?
Roslyn is based in Mississippi and holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 1251.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English