Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Rosa Howard-Poston

Rosa Howard-Poston, LMHC, LCMHC

North Carolina

LMHC and LCMHC - family and relationship concerns

See online therapy options
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy

About Rosa

Rosa Howard-Poston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as grief, parenting strain, career change, and ADHD.

She uses a straightforward, interactive style in sessions. Conversations are practical and goal-focused. Rosa offers tools and steps people can use between meetings to manage symptoms and make small changes.

Rosa combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused methods. She also draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help clients notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions often include talking through current problems, practicing new ways of relating, and planning concrete actions.

Family of origin issues and attachment concerns are part of her work when they affect present-day relationships and behavior. She also addresses abandonment, codependency, blended family questions, and communication or control struggles that come from earlier family roles.

Rosa sees adults who want clear, practical support for life changes and relationship problems. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in North Carolina. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so people should confirm details before scheduling.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listing concerns, reflecting what a person says, and building a working relationship to guide problem solving. It suits people who want a supportive conversational approach that centers their own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions can include short exercises to notice thinking patterns and practical steps to try different behaviors between meetings, which helps with anxiety, depression, and some stress-related problems.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on how emotions shape relationships and interactions. In online sessions it can help people name emotions, practice new responses, and work on closeness or attachment concerns that trace back to family roles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to use based on current problems, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.

Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, support shorter check-ins, or allow conversations in a quieter setting. Confirm which formats are offered when scheduling so logistics match your routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York, North Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties including family of origin issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. Sessions focus on practical tools, goal setting, and conversational problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse communities and a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LMHC and an LCMHC, licensed in New York (LMHC) and North Carolina (LCMHC), and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact pricing before booking.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.

Rosa Howard-PostonLMHC, LCMHC

See online therapy options