Rochelle Smith, LMFT
Warm, experienced LMFT focused on healing and growth
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
- Practical skill building
About Rochelle Smith
Rochelle Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 11 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and both childhood and adult trauma. Her clinical background includes work with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and the stresses that come with caregiving and major life changes.
Rochelle’s therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to avoid labels and victim shaming, focusing instead on each person’s strengths and resilience. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral methods, Client-Centered techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate, allowing her to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each client.
Rochelle emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while attending to deeper emotional patterns, helping clients build skills, insight, and greater well-being as they move through change and recovery.
Rochelle’s therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to avoid labels and victim shaming, focusing instead on each person’s strengths and resilience. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral methods, Client-Centered techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate, allowing her to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each client.
Rochelle emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while attending to deeper emotional patterns, helping clients build skills, insight, and greater well-being as they move through change and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rochelle Smith have?
Rochelle Smith has 12 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Rochelle Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rochelle Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 94178.
In which languages does Rochelle Smith provide therapy?
Rochelle Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Rochelle Smith located?
Rochelle Smith is located in California.
How can I work with Rochelle Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Rochelle Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rochelle Smith work with international clients?
Rochelle Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rochelle Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Rochelle Smith draws on Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work in ways that are practical and empathetic. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, supportive relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, confidence, and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rochelle works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques and pacing so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model of care.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use the communication format that feels most comfortable for them.