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Rabecca Cole

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Rabecca Cole, LCSW

Wisconsin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Family

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About

  • Sexual health certificate
  • Attachment based work
  • CBT and DBT skills

About Rabecca

Rabecca Cole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, relationship strain, and family problems. She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns and a wide range of related challenges such as body image, chronic illness, and attachment concerns.

Her background includes a certificate in sexual health from the University of Michigan and a certification as a sex therapist. Rabecca draws on several therapy approaches to fit each person's situation. She relies on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed step by step.

In practice she uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She pairs that with client-centered listening to follow the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when helpful to develop skills for managing emotions and behavior.

Rabecca also integrates mindfulness practices for grounding and stress management. Her work includes addressing intimate and sexual health concerns alongside broader life stressors. She describes herself as an ally to the LGBTQI+ community and brings that perspective into clinical work when relevant.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation about goals, practical tools to try between sessions, and a focus on realistic steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use that framework to identify repeated interaction styles and to practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. In remote sessions this often means the therapist reflects concerns back and helps the client set small goals they can try between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online work CBT techniques can include tracking patterns, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors in daily life. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, depression, and relationship stress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination to try, based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting the plan as needed.

The practical benefit of meeting remotely is that sessions can fit into a normal day more easily. This can make regular check-ins and skill practice simpler to maintain. Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can support steady work on communication, emotion regulation, and intimacy issues without requiring major schedule changes.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?

She helps people with family conflict, communication problems, separation and divorce issues, and general family stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to teach emotion regulation and behavior change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and sexual health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

Does she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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