Rebecca Smith, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in West Virginia

Family of origin issues
Stress and anxiety
CBT and narrative work

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 practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation concerns. Rebecca also supports those managing addictions, relationship and intimacy questions, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career-related issues.

She often helps people untangle patterns that began in their family of origin and continue to affect current relationships. Rebecca also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. First responder issues, caregiver stress, and aging or geriatric concerns are within her stated focus areas.

Her approach draws on practical methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear conversation and skills people can use between meetings. Rebecca shapes work around what a person wants to change and the goals they set together.

She frames work as collaborative, using straightforward talk to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Rebecca also uses storytelling techniques to help people see their life patterns in new ways. Mindfulness practices are offered as brief exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention.

People who reach out can expect direct discussion of present difficulties and practical strategies for coping. The focus is on realistic steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients should confirm session options before booking.

How Rebecca Uses Approaches in Remote Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes. CBT offers skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rebecca will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills practice, mindfulness exercises, or narrative editing of life stories to address family of origin patterns and current difficulties.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to use short check-ins when time is limited. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or to use a long commute. Discuss practical arrangements during the intake so sessions fit into everyday life and support the goals you set together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-love Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

West Virginia, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?

Rebecca works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin matters among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses clear, conversational sessions that mix practical skills and reflective work. Techniques are drawn from client-centered, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.

How much experience does she have?

Rebecca has nine years of clinical practice as an LICSW and LCSW working in West Virginia and Virginia.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LICSW in West Virginia and LCSW in Virginia and is based in West Virginia.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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