Rochelle Smith, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for complex life challenges
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship and family
- Anxiety and stress
About Rochelle Smith
Rochelle Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a broad range of concerns - from anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship struggles to addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the complex effects of trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses family dynamics, parenting challenges, intimacy and sexual concerns, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Rochelle brings a warm, interactive style to therapy and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She combines evidence-informed methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person s needs. Her aim is to collaborate with clients to create practical strategies and a treatment plan that reflect their goals and life context.
Rochelle approaches each case without labels or judgment, focusing instead on building strengths, improving communication, and supporting healthier coping. She works with individuals and families navigating life changes, identity questions, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and other complex situations, offering grounded guidance and professional expertise as a California-licensed LMFT (CA LMFT 94178).
Rochelle brings a warm, interactive style to therapy and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She combines evidence-informed methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person s needs. Her aim is to collaborate with clients to create practical strategies and a treatment plan that reflect their goals and life context.
Rochelle approaches each case without labels or judgment, focusing instead on building strengths, improving communication, and supporting healthier coping. She works with individuals and families navigating life changes, identity questions, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and other complex situations, offering grounded guidance and professional expertise as a California-licensed LMFT (CA LMFT 94178).
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rochelle Smith have?
Rochelle Smith has 12 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Rochelle Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 94178.
In which languages does Rochelle Smith provide therapy?
Rochelle Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Rochelle Smith located?
Rochelle Smith is located in California.
How can I work with Rochelle Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Rochelle Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rochelle Smith work with international clients?
Rochelle Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rochelle Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Rochelle Smith uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their priorities while the therapist offers empathy and reflection - an approach that helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rochelle works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing one method on every situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints, and they support steady progress even when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their interventions across these formats to help clients move toward their goals.