Rosemary Holderman, LCSW

Rosemary Holderman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 40 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of clinical settings. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy in juvenile corrections and group home environments, worked within public mental health programs, offered in-home services for families and children, and collaborated with the Department of Children and Families in Florida. Her career also included practice in Ohio earlier in her work history.

She brings extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, anger management, adolescent and teen concerns, and transitional life challenges. Rosemary also works with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care matters, and a wide array of concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and first responder issues. Her practice includes support for LGBT clients, people coping with bipolar disorder or ADHD, and those navigating significant life changes.

Rosemary’s approach centers on the client - she views the person seeking help as the leader of the work and positions herself as a guide. She emphasizes empathy, listening, and an open, honest therapeutic relationship as clients explore goals, life experiences, and relationships. Her goal is to accompany clients through challenges and successes while helping them move toward their highest potential.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rosemary often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take action toward a meaningful life - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the process and the therapist offers empathy and support - it works well for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thought and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Rosemary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and guides clients as they try different strategies to see what helps.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs. These options can increase access to consistent support and allow therapists to work with clients in ways that fit their daily lives.