Roseann Smith, LCSW

Roseann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples in Virginia. She has concentrated recent work supporting people with addiction and behavioral health concerns, helping them build practical strategies to manage symptoms and move toward recovery.

Her clinical background includes treatment of severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, where she focuses on developing coping skills and structured plans to stabilize mood and daily functioning. She has specialized training in trauma work and in identifying resources to reduce the intense emotions trauma can bring. Because substance use and trauma commonly co-occur, she often addresses both areas together in treatment.

Earlier in her career she worked in a college counseling center, supporting young adults who were navigating relationship issues and the transition to independence. That experience informs her work with family dynamics, communication challenges, and life-stage changes.

She describes her therapeutic style as friendly and heartwarming, and many former clients have found her funny and lighthearted. Her approach draws on motivational and strengths-based strategies alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. She frequently collaborates with clients to set concrete goals and may suggest between-session exercises that reflect the steps clients identify as useful. She welcomes inquiries from prospective clients and looks forward to hearing from individuals seeking support.