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Rosemary Holderman

Rosemary Holderman

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 40+ years of experience

Calm, experienced guidance for real-life struggles

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  • 40 years experience
  • Client-centered approach
  • Focus on anger

About Rosemary

Rosemary Holderman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with four decades of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she emphasizes honesty and a trusting relationship in sessions.

She has worked in many settings, including juvenile corrections, group homes, public mental health, and in-home family counseling. That background includes individual therapy, group work, and work with the Department of Children and Families in Florida. This range has shaped a practical approach to common struggles like trauma, domestic violence, and adolescent concerns.

Rosemary describes her method as client-centered. She treats the person seeking help as the leader and acts as a guide through challenges and choices. Sessions focus on clarifying goals, building skills, and using a person’s strengths to move forward.

Her work often addresses family and parenting stress, communication problems, caregiver strain, codependency, and issues tied to adoption or blended families. She also supports people dealing with career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Anger management is a listed area of focus.

Clients who choose her can expect listening, practical feedback, and steady support as they set and reach goals. Rosemary emphasizes collaboration and helps tailor strategies to each person’s day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches that shape remote work and goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected; the therapist follows the person's lead and offers empathy and support while goals are developed.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rosemary will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals and try strategies, then adjust what isn’t working.

Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-in sessions during a break, or removing the need to be on camera if that helps. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between appointments and practice skills in real-life routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW10444
NPI
1679644462

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Frequently asked questions

What problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship issues, parenting and related concerns. The biography lists many specific focuses such as ADHD, bipolar, and family-origin issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is client-centered - she positions the person as the leader and offers guidance, listening, and practical feedback as goals are set and pursued.

What is her professional background?

She brings over 40 years of experience in juvenile corrections, group homes, public mental health, in-home family counseling, and work with the Department of Children and Families in Florida.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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