Rossana Mendez Cole , LICSW, LCSW

Rossana Mendez Cole helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or drained. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood changes, grief, trauma, and the daily strain of parenting and work. Rossana speaks English and Spanish, and she identifies as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Rossana draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to address immediate concerns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build healthier routines. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons and energy to make changes that matter. Her work began in community settings, visiting homes, schools, clinics, and agencies. Those early roles shaped a down-to-earth style that focuses on what people can do between sessions. She explains ideas plainly and helps people practice small changes that add up. Sessions blend problem-solving with emotional support. Rossana keeps goals realistic and breaks them into steps. She pays attention to cultural background and life stage when shaping each plan. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that centers their priorities. Rossana aims to help people manage symptoms, cope with life transitions, and rebuild a sense of control. She brings three years of clinical experience in Florida to her work.

How Rossana’s Approaches Work Online

Rossana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practice small changes to feel better. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants concrete tools to change routines and thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and helps build motivation when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. This approach can be helpful for starting new habits or addressing ambivalence about treatment.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Rossana will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix makes the most sense. She adapts plans over time based on what works and what the client wants to try next.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for a fuller conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can be useful for quick check-ins or brief support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting, or other daily demands.