Therapist profile
Rebecca Smith, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Stress and family concerns
Continue with RebeccaAbout
- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Rebecca
Rebecca Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in West Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with nine years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and motivation concerns. Her profile notes work around parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues as well as sleep and addiction-related struggles.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. Rebecca leans on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Sessions often include practical steps and short-term tools. That can look like identifying small behavior changes, trying a new coping exercise, or reframing a recurring worry. She also uses motivational interviewing approaches when people want help building momentum toward a goal.
Rebecca lists narrative and mindfulness approaches among her methods too. Narrative work helps people name the stories that shape difficult choices. Mindfulness offers simple attention practices for overwhelming moments.
She works with concerns tied to family and parenting, including communication problems, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and related grief or guilt. Sessions aim to make daily pressures easier to manage and to clarify what a person wants to change next.
How sessions work
How Rebecca uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Rebecca often combines client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and parenting pressures. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s priorities so goals come from the client rather than being imposed by the therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short practical exercises to change patterns that keep someone stuck.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people stay present during strong emotions. Mindfulness here means simple attention exercises you can use in everyday life to lower reactivity and calm racing thoughts. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative; Rebecca will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on goals and what has or hasn’t worked before.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, or scheduling around caregiving and work responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adjust pace and exercises to suit someone’s routine, and Rebecca aims to match approaches to practical needs rather than offering one fixed method.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related family problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Rebecca uses client-centered conversation to prioritize what matters to the person. She combines that with CBT and motivational interviewing to set goals and try practical steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in West Virginia and Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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