Therapist profile
Rebecca Phelps-Smith , LICSW
LICSW in Massachusetts - Stress and trauma care
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Rebecca
Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and challenges around eating, sleeping, and substance use. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, panic attacks, and life transitions.
Rebecca typically brings straightforward, evidence-informed methods to sessions. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered conversation, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her background includes work in emergency services and crisis intervention, so she is familiar with suicide risk assessment and the effects of vicarious trauma. That experience shapes how she talks about stress and burnout, especially for people in high-stress jobs like law enforcement and first responders. She helps them build coping skills and clarify immediate priorities.
People can expect straightforward discussion about symptoms and goals. Rebecca pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect daily life, including caregiving strain, communication problems, and difficulties after separation or loss. She also works with concerns such as obsessive thinking, social anxiety, and seasonal mood changes.
If you are looking for help working through career stress, intimacy-related worries, or parenting-related strain, this profile notes a focus on family and parenting issues. To start, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rebecca uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in ways that fit brief online sessions. CBT focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be broken into short exercises between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep, often with short guided practices to try at home.She also uses a client-centered stance, where the therapist listens closely and helps people identify practical goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as work progresses.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. That practicality can help people keep momentum while working on stress, trauma-related symptoms, caregiving strain, or relationship concerns.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as body image and sleep problems.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered conversation with evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. The focus is on practical steps and understanding recurring patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rebecca has 15 years of experience across a range of clinical settings, including emergency services and crisis work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington and lists practice in Massachusetts.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.