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Rebecca Chester

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Rebecca Chester, LCSW, CSW

Georgia

LCSW focused on relationship and family concerns

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About

  • Relationship issues
  • Caregiver stress
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Rebecca

Rebecca Chester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, family concerns, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and the stress that comes with life changes and caregiving roles. Sessions are aimed at practical coping and clearer communication at home.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Rebecca draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's lead. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot thoughts and behaviors that make problems worse and to try small changes that can feel manageable.

Her work often focuses on family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, caregiver strain, and the emotional weight of aging, cancer, or end-of-life caregiving. Rebecca also supports people dealing with trauma, shame, guilt, and burnout from compassion fatigue. Her approach is direct and practice-focused rather than theoretical.

Sessions tend to mix listening with concrete tools - thought records, mindfulness exercises, and motivational conversation to help people take steps toward goals. She helps people break big problems into smaller tasks and track whether those changes help in daily life.

Rebecca asks clients to set clear goals and reviews progress regularly. She encourages steady, manageable steps instead of sudden overhaul. People who want practical ways to improve communication, handle grief, or manage stress at home may find her style helpful.

How sessions work

Approaches used and what online sessions look like

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort out priorities for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers practical exercises to test and shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional steadiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Rebecca will discuss which methods seem most useful for the issues you raise and adjust the plan as you try different tools. This is a collaborative process that balances what you want to achieve with what feels workable day to day.

The profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring everyday situations into conversation about what helps and what does not.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of home and family concerns does she help with?

She helps with relationship strain, family problems, communication issues, and family of origin concerns. She also supports parents and caregivers dealing with stress and fatherhood issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Conversations aim to identify small, achievable changes and skills to use at home.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

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

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the profile.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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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