Rosemary Holderman , LCSW

Rosemary Holderman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 40 years of experience providing mental health care to adolescents, adults, and families. She has worked across a wide range of settings including juvenile corrections in group homes, public mental health programs, in-home family counseling, and with the Department of Children and Families in Florida, and she has past practice experience in Ohio. Over her career she has delivered individual, group, and family counseling and has addressed concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence and victimization, adolescent and teen issues, and life transitions. Her work also includes family group interventions, life coaching, and support for parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, and other family-related challenges.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential that reflects advanced social work training and clinical practice - Holderman centers her work on the client. She adopts a client-centered approach in which the person seeking help leads the process while she serves as a guide. She emphasizes open, honest communication, compassionate listening, and collaborative goal-setting to support clients as they navigate challenges and pursue their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rosemary Holderman brings several evidence-informed approaches to online work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take meaningful action toward a life they value - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person seeking help as the expert on their own experience and relies on empathy, active listening, and unconditional regard to support growth and self-understanding - it can be especially helpful for relational concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her toolkit and offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can aid in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rosemary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This decision is made together and can evolve as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Rosemary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and accessibility for those who prefer remote care. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to online formats so clients can engage in meaningful work from home or wherever they are most comfortable.