- Family of origin issues
- Parenting and fatherhood
- CBT and narrative techniques
About Rebecca
Rebecca Hathorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, relationship and family concerns, and other issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her profile notes work related to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and family of origin issues.
Rebecca uses straightforward conversation and active listening in sessions. She offers reflections and practical suggestions to help people clarify goals and try different approaches. She emphasizes the importance of a reliable therapeutic relationship so clients can speak openly about difficult topics.
Her background includes years of work with foster youth, foster parents, and biological parents, and experience supporting transition-age young people. That history informs how she approaches attachment questions, parenting stress, and blended family dynamics. She also acknowledges how social inequities can add to stress for LGBTQ people and people of color.
Rebecca draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with narrative and solution-focused techniques. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps, communication skills, and changing patterns that started in early family life.
Her practical approach aims to help people manage the effects of old family roles and expectations on current relationships and behavior. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins to measure progress and adjust strategies as needs change.
How Rebecca uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering responses that clarify feelings and priorities. This approach helps when people need to sort out emotions that trace back to family roles or early relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It involves identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small behavioral changes to test new ways of coping. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress tied to work or family demands.
Motivational Interviewing is about weighing options and finding reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective statements to build motivation for steps a person wants to take, such as setting boundaries or changing routines.
Rebecca treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss methods and try techniques that match a client’s goals and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Her biography lists messaging and live chat as the session formats she offers. If you need other options, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur between work or family commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of concerns does she support?
Rebecca works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, relationship and family issues, and related topics such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation, active listening, reflections, and practical suggestions to help clients set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician and holds the LCSW credential in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) and practices from California.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Her biography specifies messaging and live chat sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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