Rosemary Maltese, LPC

Rosemary Maltese is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 11 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, relationship difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many other concerns related to life stage changes and family dynamics. She also maintains a focus on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and codependency, family of origin concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Her approach blends a compassionate, person-focused orientation with evidence-informed techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused work. Rosemary emphasizes strengths-based care, helping clients identify practical strategies rooted in their existing capacities while offering support and encouragement as they pursue goals. She brings an understanding of family systems to couples and family work, addressing patterns that arise from families of origin and helping members shift toward healthier interactions.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental environment where exploration and growth are supported and where therapeutic goals are framed collaboratively. Rosemary aims to help people move beyond obstacles that limit their sense of purpose and joy, guiding them toward clearer direction and renewed hope as they pursue the changes they want in life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy centers the individual and their lived experience, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore values, strengths, and personal goals. This approach is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to process life transitions, relationship concerns, and questions of identity and meaning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulty with coping skills by teaching practical tools that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be particularly useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and developing more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rosemary Maltese works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Rosemary can occur via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from familiar settings while working toward meaningful change.