Dr. Rochelle J. Holtzman, Ph.D.

 

 

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and their parents — tailoring care to each family’s unique challenges like anxiety, OCD and related disorders, depression, behavioral struggles, sleep problems, ADHD, tics, and family stress. My approach is structured, goal-oriented, and rooted in proven methods that research supports, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). 

I help clients and families identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or conflict. Together we work to build skills for emotional regulation, problem-solving, coping with change, and healthier decision-making. I also help parents develop strategies that support their child’s growth while maintaining boundaries, consistency, and understanding.

Because I offer therapy via telehealth, many families benefit from flexibility and accessibility without having to commute — which is especially appealing for busy parents and caregivers who need therapy fitted into a tight schedule. If you’re looking for clear direction, practical tools, and structured, research-grounded therapy, I’m here to help you and your family move forward with confidence.

 

MY AVAILABILITY

I provide services to children and families in GA between the hours of 2pm – 7pm via telehealth. I do not currently offer in-person services.

I am fully licensed as a psychologist in GA & LA. 

Below are details of my affiliations, education, certifications, and publications that you might find relevant.

CURRENT TITLES & AFFILIATIONS

Clinical Psychologist, Rise Center for OCD and Anxiety, Child and Adolescent Services in New Orleans, LA, 2022 – present

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

Clinical Psychologist, Winn Army Community Hospital, Child and Family Behavioral Health Services, 2016-2022

Clinical Psychologist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Department of Psychology, 2011-2015

Instructor in Clinical Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2011-2015

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Postdoctoral Fellowship in OCD & Related Disorders

Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute

Saint Louis, MO

Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology

Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

M.S. Clinical Child Psychology

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

B.A. (Summa Cum Laude), Psychology

Loyola University

New Orleans, LA

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

American Psychological Association (APA)
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

 

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS, BOOK CHAPTERS, AND PRESENTATIONS

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Smith-Boydston, J. M., Holtzman, R. J., & Roberts, M. C. (2014). Transportability of Multisystemic Therapy to community settings: Can a program sustain outcomes without MST Services oversight? Child and Youth Care Forum, 43(2),593-605.

Holtzman, R. J., & Roberts, M. C. (2012). The role of family conflict in the relation between exposure to community violence and depressive symptoms. The Journal of Community Psychology, 40(2), 264-275.

Davis,  A. M., James,  R. L., Boles,  R. E., Goetz, J. R., Belmont, J. & Malone, B. (2011). The use of telemedicine in pediatric obesity: Feasibility & acceptability. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 7(1), 71-79.

James, R. L., & Roberts, M. C. (2009). Future directions in clinical child and adolescent psychology: A delphic survey. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 65(10), 1009-1020.

Befort, C., Lynch, R., James, R. L., Carroll, S. L., Nollen, N., & Davis, A. (2008). Perceived barriers and benefits to research participation among school administrators.  Journal of School Health, 78(11), 581-586.

Davis, A. M., James, R. L., Curtis, M., Daley, C. M., & Felts, S. (2008). Pediatric obesity attitudes, services, and information among rural parents: A qualitative study. Obesity, 16, 2133-2140.

Davis, A. M., Boles, R., James, R. L., Sullivan, D. K., Donnelly, J. E., Swirczynski, D. L. & Goetz, J. (2008). Health behaviors and weight status among urban and rural children. Rural and Remote Health.

Davis, A. M., & James, R. L. (2007). A novel, individually tailored, letter based intervention for the prevention of overweight among children: A pilot study. Southern Medical Journal, 100(11), 177-178.

James, R., Thames, J., Bhalla, M., & Cornwell, J. (2003). Correlation between adolescent self-esteem, religiosity, and perceived family support. Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research, 8, 157-162.

James, R., & Thompson, D. (2001). The ability of untrained persons to analyze handwriting. The Whitman Journal of Psychology, 9, 17-21.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

Davis, A. M., & James, R. L. (2008). Model treatment programs. In E. Jelalian & R. G. Steele (Eds.), Handbook of childhood and adolescent obesity (pp.279-291). New York: Springer.

Roberts, M. C., & James, R. L. (2008). Empirically supported treatments and evidence-based practice for children and adolescents. In R. G. Steele, T. D. Elkin, & M. C. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents, and families (pp. 9-24). New York: Springer.

James, R. (2006). Culture-bound syndromes: Taijin Kyofusho. In Y. Jackson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of multicultural psychology (pp. 145-146). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

 

PRESENTATIONS

James, R. L., & Roberts, M. C. (2008, October). The role of family conflict in the relation between exposure to community violence and depressive symptoms. Poster presented at The Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Translating Research into Practice, Lawrence, KS.

James, R. L., & Roberts, M. C. (2008, October). Future directions in clinical child and adolescent psychology: A delphi survey. Poster presented at The Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Translating Research into Practice, Lawrence, KS.

Davis, A. M., James, R. L., Curtis, M., Felts, S., & Daley, C. M. (2007, October). Pediatric obesity attitudes, services, and information among rural parents: A qualitative study. Poster presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, New Orleans, LA.

James, R. (2006, October). Long-term outcomes of multisystemic treatment of juvenile offenders (MST) in a community mental health center (CMHC). Poster presented at The Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Translating Research into Practice, Lawrence, KS.

James, R. L., Davis, A. M., Boles, R. E., Sullivan, D. K., Goetz, J., & Donnelly, J. (2006, April). Pediatric obesity and health behaviors by income level. Poster presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL.

Davis, A. M., James, R. L., Boles, R. E., Sullivan, D. K., Goetz, J., & Donnelly, J. (2006, April). Pediatric obesity in rural and urban areas. Paper presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL.

Davis, A. M., James, R. L., Boles, R., Sullivan, D. K., Donnelly, J. E., & Swirczynski, D. L. (2005, November). Pediatric obesity: Differences between urban and rural children in the state of Kansas. Poster presented at Faculty Research Day and Poster Session, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

James, R. L., & Ryan, A. (2004, April). Beliefs about what causes social success: Changes during early adolescence. Poster presented at the Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program, San Antonio, TX.

James, R. L. (2004, March). African American adolescent girls’ relationship with their father figures. Poster presented at the Psi Chi Southeastern Regional Convention Program, Atlanta, GA.

James, R. L. (2003, December). African American adolescent girls’ relationship with their father figures. Paper presented at the Annual Psychology Research Symposium, Loyola University New Orleans.

James, R. L. (2003, July). Changes in early adolescent students’ beliefs about the causes of social success across the transition to middle school. Paper presented at the Annual Summer Research Opportunities Program Oral Presentations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

James, R., Thames, T., Bhalla, M., & Cornwell, J. (2003, April). Correlation between adolescent self-esteem, religiosity, and perceived family support. Poster presented at the Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program, New Orleans, LA.

James, R. L. (2002, July). Factors influencing college attendance of African Americans from urban public high schools. Paper presented at the Annual Summer Research Opportunities Program Oral Presentations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

 

Dr. Rochelle Holtzman, Ph.D., provides services to Atlanta CBT on a contract basis.