Therapist profile
Rebecca McDow, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Grief and life changes
About Rebecca
Rebecca McDow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. Rebecca also supports people facing relationship and family concerns and those managing ADHD, burnout, or career strain.
She uses clear, direct talk in sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use between meetings. Rebecca draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape her work. That means sessions can include skill practice, values clarification, problem-solving, and short structured exercises.
Her style is person-centered and nonjudgmental. She listens to what matters most to each client and helps set realistic goals. The emphasis is on improving day-to-day functioning and coping rather than on labels or guarantees.
Rebecca has worked with people dealing with trauma, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, and complex emotions like guilt, shame, and abandonment. She also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, first responder stress, and midlife transitions.
Practical details are handled up front. Sessions follow a straightforward rhythm of review, skill work or reflection, and planning for the time between appointments. Prospective clients in Texas who prefer English are invited to follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Rebecca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her work. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take small, meaningful steps toward them even when feelings are difficult. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current problems, and what feels most useful. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day, and remove travel time between home and appointments. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients maintain continuity of care and build skills that transfer into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address related to family life?
She helps adults work through family stress, parenting strain, relationship challenges, and related emotions like guilt or shame.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to teach skills and solve immediate problems.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience working with adult clients across concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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