- Attachment-based approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-focused work
About Rosa
Rosa Footman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Rosa also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, jealousy, life purpose, midlife questions, self-love, and family of origin issues.
She emphasizes straightforward conversations about what is happening now and how past family patterns show up in daily life. Sessions are practical and aim to help people notice recurring roles and expectations from childhood that still influence choices and feelings. She encourages clear communication and small changes that reduce conflict and increase emotional understanding.
Rosa uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused approaches, and narrative ideas. In sessions she helps people name patterns, test new ways of relating, and reframe unhelpful stories about themselves. The work can include looking at thoughts, emotions, and relationship moments to find workable adjustments.
Her style is direct and conversational. She helps people set concrete goals and track progress between meetings. Rosa asks about current stressors, relationship patterns, and childhood experiences when relevant to the presenting concern.
People who are considering addressing long-standing family influences often find it useful to start with a clear question or example to bring to the first session. This gives the therapist and client something practical to work on together.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people notice patterns of connection and mistrust and practice different ways of reaching out in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then collaborate to try approaches that fit the client's needs. That plan can change as the work progresses and new priorities emerge.
The practical benefits of online sessions include greater flexibility for fitting meetings into a busy week and fewer logistics around travel. If you need to check in during a lunch break or prefer a shorter session without video, clarify available formats before booking. Confirm which session types are offered so appointments can be arranged to match your schedule and everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses direct, conversational sessions focused on practical steps. The approach emphasizes noticing patterns and testing small changes in everyday interactions.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns. Her work draws on several therapy approaches to address current problems and past patterns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the original biography does not list specific formats. Ask during sign-up which options are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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