Rochelle Smith, LMFT
Calm, practical therapy for life transitions
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- Warm collaborative care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
About Rochelle
Rochelle Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings 12 years of counseling experience to her work and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Rochelle speaks English and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk through difficult issues.
She uses client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. Rochelle pairs that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar, addiction concerns, ADHD, trauma and grief. Rochelle also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiving stress, body image, and relationship challenges, including commitment and communication problems. She pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment experiences shape current patterns.
Rochelle describes her style as warm and interactive. Sessions focus on collaborative conversation, concrete skill building, and straightforward problem solving. She avoids shaming and respects each person’s story.
People often come for help with coping with life changes, burnout, or recurring patterns that feel stuck. Rochelle helps identify small, practical steps that fit into daily life and builds on strengths to support lasting change.
She uses client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. Rochelle pairs that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar, addiction concerns, ADHD, trauma and grief. Rochelle also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiving stress, body image, and relationship challenges, including commitment and communication problems. She pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment experiences shape current patterns.
Rochelle describes her style as warm and interactive. Sessions focus on collaborative conversation, concrete skill building, and straightforward problem solving. She avoids shaming and respects each person’s story.
People often come for help with coping with life changes, burnout, or recurring patterns that feel stuck. Rochelle helps identify small, practical steps that fit into daily life and builds on strengths to support lasting change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building a trusting relationship; this approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of feelings and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and strengthening communication in relationships.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Rochelle collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they try techniques, monitor what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use skills learned in real time between sessions. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rochelle works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered conversation with practical techniques to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience as a therapist and has supported people with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and family and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.