Therapist profile
Rochelle Smith, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 94178
- NPI1316327844
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Rochelle
Rochelle Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, trauma, parenting pressures, and anger. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than labels.
She describes a conversational, interactive room where clients talk through what is most urgent. Rochelle combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and dialectical skills. That mix is used to spot patterns, test small changes, and build skills for handling strong feelings like anger and frustration.
Rochelle has worked with people who face mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, grief, and the aftermath of childhood and adult trauma. She also helps with relationship problems, intimacy concerns, body-image and confidence issues, and career or caregiver stress. Practical concerns such as sleep, eating, and coping with life changes are included in her caseload.
In sessions she uses straightforward techniques - thought tracking, behavioral experiments, mindfulness exercises, and emotion regulation skills. Conversations often include steps to reduce reactivity, practice alternative responses, and rebuild trust after conflicts. She frames problems as patterns to change rather than fixed traits.
Her approach aims to help people make steady, manageable shifts. Clients and the therapist set goals together and revisit them as progress unfolds. If someone prefers a focused plan for anger, stress, or relationship repair, Rochelle works toward measurable short-term steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on understanding the client's concerns and working from the client’s priorities to set goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone needs someone to reflect what they’re feeling and to clarify what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to test whether patterns are helping or hurting. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, sleep, and changes in everyday routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practical for managing strong reactions, reducing impulsive responses, and repairing conflicts with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try techniques that fit the person’s life. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments made based on what helps most in practice.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day - for example by cutting commute time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule during a lunch break. Talk with the therapist about what session length and rhythm will best fit everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, interactive style that combines client-centered listening with practical techniques like CBT and DBT skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing therapist in clinical settings and private work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats; please check the online therapy options for details.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.