- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Clear compassionate feedback
About Rebecca
Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. She speaks plainly and listens carefully, so clients can talk through immediate problems and make small, practical changes. Rebecca offers steady support for hard moments without judgment.
She draws on approaches that focus on what matters to the person and on skills that work in day-to-day life. Sessions are interactive and client-centered, with straightforward feedback and concrete tools. Rebecca uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
Rebecca also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when they fit a person's goals. These approaches help people name what they value, tolerate strong feelings, and build healthier ways of relating. She adapts methods to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and professional licensing as LISW and LICSW. Over 14 years of clinical work have included support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, codependency, ADHD, grief, and parenting challenges.
Rebecca aims to guide people toward clearer choices and more manageable days. She works with clients to set realistic goals and practice new skills between sessions. If someone is ready to begin, she helps them take the next practical step.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques and exercises to use between sessions.
The original profile did not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use tools and worksheets during the session and practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Ask about the current session options to choose what fits daily life best.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
West Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Rebecca helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, ADHD, grief, parenting, sleep and eating struggles, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is interactive and client-centered with straightforward, empathetic feedback. Sessions combine skills practice and values-focused work to help with everyday coping.
What is Rebecca's background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work at West Virginia University. Her work has involved many presenting concerns across clinical settings.
Which credentials and region are listed?
Rebecca holds LISW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are conducted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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